2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 30834

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
P.V.Kunhikrishnan, J
Mohammed Rafi M – Appellant
Versus
Revenue Divisional Officer – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 17308 OF 2026

A petitioner has the liberty to withdraw a writ petition filed before the Court at their discretion, leading to its dismissal as withdrawn.

Headnote:The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking relief against the respondents. During the proceedings, the counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the writ petition. The Court noted the submission and proceeded to dispose of the matter. The issue before the Court was whether the petitioner could be permitted to withdraw the pending writ petition. The Court, observing the request made by the counsel, allowed the withdrawal as the petitioner no longer wished to pursue the case. The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn.