2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 31498

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Bechu Kurian Thomas, J
Anish P P – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 16696 OF 2026

A petitioner may withdraw a writ petition and be granted liberty to file a fresh petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India provided the court permits such withdrawal.

Headnote:This matter involves a request by the petitioner to withdraw a writ petition for the purpose of initiating fresh proceedings under the Constitution of India. The Court considered the oral application for withdrawal filed by the petitioner's counsel. The core issue is whether the petitioner may be granted liberty to pursue alternative legal remedies. The Court exercised its discretion to allow the withdrawal while preserving the petitioner's right to file a fresh petition under specific constitutional provisions. The petition is dismissed as withdrawn with the liberty as prayed for.