2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 32278

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Bechu Kurian Thomas, J
Thomas John – Appellant
Versus
Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited – Respondent
WP(C) No. 18777 of 2026

A petitioner has the right to withdraw a filed writ petition, leading to its dismissal by the court upon such a request.

Headnote:The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking relief against the financial entity. Upon hearing the counsel for the petitioner, the court noted the request to withdraw the matter. The core issue before the court was whether the petitioner could pursue the writ petition as initially filed. The court allowed the withdrawal as requested by the counsel for the petitioner. The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn.