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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 23553
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MR KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
Thiyagarajan – Appellant
Versus
The Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India – Respondent
Writ Petition | Article 226
Important Points
A writ petition may be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner fails to appear in court after multiple listings.
Subject
Civil - Writ Petition
Headnote
This judgment considers a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction for the return of original documents held by the 3rd respondent. The court noted that there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner on multiple occasions, indicating a lack of intent to prosecute the case. The court determined the petition should be dismissed for non-prosecution. The final order reflects a dismissal without costs.
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: No Appearance
For the Respondents: Mr.M.Arunachalam
For the Appellants/Petitioners: No Appearance
For the Respondents: Mr.M.Arunachalam
ORDER
When the matter came up for hearing on 10.03.2026, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Therefore, this Court directed the Registry to list the matter on 12.03.2026, under the caption “For Dismissal”. Accordingly the matter is listed today. Today also there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner, which shows that the petitioner is not inclined to prosecute the case. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution.
