2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 34358
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
P.V.Kunhikrishnan, J
Akbarsha – Appellant
Versus
Aruvikara Grama Panchayat – Respondent
WP(C) No. 15811 of 2026
Important Points
A petitioner may be granted leave to withdraw a writ petition with the liberty to file a fresh one, provided the court finds it appropriate under the circumstances.
Subject
Civil Law - Withdrawal of Writ Petition
Headnote
The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging administrative actions taken by the local authority. Upon seeking permission, the petitioner requested to withdraw the instant petition with the liberty to file a fresh one. The Court, considering the request, granted liberty to file a fresh petition. The main issue pertains to whether the petitioner can be permitted to withdraw the current proceedings with the liberty to initiate fresh litigation regarding the same subject matter. Finding no objection to the request, the court exercised its discretion to allow the withdrawal while preserving the petitioner's right to re-approach the court. The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn.
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Ravi Krishnan, Anju P.
JUDGMENT
The counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition, with liberty to file a fresh writ petition.
Liberty is granted and this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn.