Orissa High Court affirms discretionary power under Article 226 to allow petitioners to withdraw and refile with better particulars
Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | WP(C)/21531/2025 of Ajaya Kumar Jena, Havildar (Armed) Vs State of Odisha |
| CNR | ODHC010533802025 |
| Decision Date | 18-08-2025 |
| Disposal Nature | Disposed Off |
| Judgment Author | Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy |
| Court | Orissa High Court, Cuttack |
| Bench | Single Judge |
Summary of Legal Reasoning
- Upon hearing learned counsel for the petitioner, the Court noted the request to withdraw the writ petition while granting liberty to file a better application with better particulars, and accordingly disposed of the petition as withdrawn.
Arguments by the Parties
Petitioner
- Prayed for withdrawal of the writ petition with liberty to file a better application containing improved particulars.
Factual Background
- The petitioner filed Writ Petition (Civil) No. 21531 of 2025 before the Orissa High Court.
- At the hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition and pray for liberty to present a more detailed application.
- The Court allowed the prayer, disposed of the petition as withdrawn, and granted liberty to file a better application with better particulars.