Where a writ petition is withdrawn by the petitioners before any judicial determination of legal issues, no law is declared and no precedential value is created. Such orders cannot be cited as authority for any proposition and do not alter or clarify the existing legal position.
Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | CRWP/11608/2025 of RAMANDEEP SINGH AND ANOTHER Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS |
| CNR | PHHC011736572025 |
| Date of Registration | 28-10-2025 |
| Decision Date | 31-10-2025 |
| Disposal Nature | DISMISSED |
| Judgment Author | Ms. Justice Aaradhna Sawhney |
| Court | High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh |
| Precedent Value | None (No precedential value; order of withdrawal) |
Practical Impact
| Category | Impact |
|---|---|
| Binding On | None; not a binding authority |
| Persuasive For | None; not persuasive as no ratio decidendi or reasoning provided |
What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note
- No legal principle was decided, clarified, or created in this judgment.
- The petition was withdrawn before judicial consideration; thus, the order cannot be cited as precedent.
- Lawyers should note that withdrawal orders do not settle any question of law or procedure.
Summary of Legal Reasoning
- The court recorded the statement of counsel for the petitioners that he wished to withdraw the present petition.
- Upon this submission, the High Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn.
- No argument was considered and no legal issue was discussed or decided.
Arguments by the Parties
Petitioner
- Sought to withdraw the present petition.
Respondent
- No submissions recorded.
Factual Background
- The petitioners filed CRWP-11608-2025 in the High Court of Punjab & Haryana.
- On the date of decision, the petitioners expressed their intention to withdraw the petition.
- No facts regarding the subject matter of the writ or grounds for withdrawal are recorded.
Statutory Analysis
- No statutory provisions were discussed or interpreted, as the petition was withdrawn at the threshold.
Procedural Innovations
- None; standard procedure of permitting withdrawal on counsel’s statement was followed.
Alert Indicators
- ✔ Precedent Followed – The standard practice of permitting withdrawal of a petition without adjudication on merits was followed.