Case Note & Summary
Background: The petitioner, Marshal D Souza, filed a writ petition in the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India against the State of Karnataka and others, seeking a direction to the second respondent (Tahsildar, Mangalore Taluk) to place a representation (Annexure-D) before the third respondent (Land Tribunal, Mangalore Taluk) and for the Tribunal to consider the same in accordance with law. The petition was listed for hearing on 13.07.2020. Facts: On that date, the petitioner's counsel sought permission to withdraw the writ petition by filing a memo dated 08.07.2020. Legal Issues: No substantive legal issues were framed or adjudicated. Arguments: The submissions of the parties were not recorded. Court's Analysis: The court simply allowed the withdrawal as prayed, without entering into the merits of the case. Decision: The petition was dismissed as withdrawn. Thus, the proceedings concluded without any decision on merits, and the court did not give any directions as originally sought.
Headnote
A) Procedure - Withdrawal of Writ Petition - Withdrawal of Proceedings - Constitution of India, Articles 226, 227 - Petitioner moved memo for withdrawal; court allowed and dismissed petition as withdrawn - Held that withdrawal is allowed on memo. (Order)
Issue of Consideration
KAHC010031192018_1
Final Decision
Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn.
