The court reaffirmed that when a writ petition becomes infructuous prior to adjudication, it must be dismissed as such without any determination on merits. This judgment upholds well-settled judicial procedure and serves as binding authority within Andhra Pradesh, clarifying the approach when cases become moot during pendency.
Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | WP/14239/2019 of M/s. 14. Reels LLP, Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH |
| CNR | APHC010307642019 |
| Date of Registration | 20-09-2019 |
| Decision Date | 03-09-2025 |
| Disposal Nature | DISMISSED AS INFRUCTUOUS |
| Judgment Author | B V L N CHAKRAVARTHI |
| Court | High Court of Andhra Pradesh |
| Precedent Value | Binding within jurisdiction |
Practical Impact
| Category | Impact |
|---|---|
| Binding On | All subordinate courts in Andhra Pradesh |
What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note
- Expressly reaffirms the established procedure that writ petitions should be dismissed as infructuous if circumstances change such that no effective adjudication is possible.
- No costs awarded in case of dismissal as infructuous, unless specifically provided for.
Summary of Legal Reasoning
- The court determined that since the writ petition had become infructuous prior to adjudication, no purpose would be served by a decision on the merits.
- Judicial discretion was exercised to dismiss the matter as infructuous, adhering to established practice.
- No order as to costs was made.
Factual Background
- The writ petition (WP/14239/2019) was filed before the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
- Before the date of decision, circumstances rendered the petition infructuous, making any further adjudication unnecessary.
- The petition was accordingly dismissed as infructuous on 03-09-2025.
Alert Indicators
- ✔ Precedent Followed – Existing law on dismissing infructuous petitions is affirmed.