2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 19485
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.DHANDAPANI, J
M/s.International Flavours & Fragrances India Pvt. Ltd. – Appellant
Versus
The Chief Executive Officer Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) – Respondent
W.P.No.8073 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.Sethu Prabakaran.R
For the Respondents: Mr.K.R.Samrat
Withdrawal of a writ petition is permissible when endorsed by the counsel, dismissing it without costs.
Headnote:Statute Analysis: The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorari against an order pertaining to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Facts of the Case: The petitioner sought to quash the order dated 08.04.2024 as arbitrary and void.
Findings of Court:
The petition was dismissed as withdrawn with no costs.
Issues: The court recognized the petitioner's request for withdrawal as legitimate.
Ratio Decidendi: The court found sufficient grounds for the withdrawal as noted by the counsel.
Result: The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.
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| 1. withdrawal of the petition by counsel legitimized. (Para 1) |
| 2. writ petition dismissed as withdrawn. (Para 2) |
O R D E R
The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks the permission of this Court to withdraw this petition and has also made an endorsement to that effect in the bundle.
2.In view of the endorsement made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
02.03.2026 pri To
1 The Chief Executive Officer Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Trade and International Cooperation Division-TICD FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi – 110 002.
2 The Director (SRO)/ Review Officer (Imports-WR) Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI)
Central Documentation Complex, (South Wing)
Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai.
Chennai – 600 001.
3 The Director (Science and Standards)
Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Science and Standards Division FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi – 110 002.
M.DHANDAPANI,J.
pri And W.M.P.No.8073 of 2026
02.03.2026