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
Important Points
A petitioner has the liberty to withdraw a writ petition filed before the Court at their discretion, leading to its dismissal as withdrawn.
Subject
Civil - Writ Petition
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 The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn.
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Jacob Sebastian, Winston K.V, Anu Jacob, Anjana Krishnan, Vincent C. J
For the Respondents: Deepa V
JUDGMENT
The counsel for the petitioner submitted that the writ petitioner may be allowed to withdraw.
Therefore, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn.