High Court of Meghalaya Allows Withdrawal of WP(C) No. 85/2025 by Mutual Consent, Setting a Procedural Benchmark for Consent Withdrawals in Writ Proceedings
Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | WP(C) No. 85 of 2025 of M/S Colonel Shishupal Security Consultancy & Services and Anr. vs Union of India and 4 Ors. |
| CNR | MLHC010002712025 |
| Decision Date | 18-08-2025 |
| Disposal Nature | Withdrawn (with liberty to file afresh) |
| Judgment Author | Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew |
| Court | High Court of Meghalaya |
| Bench | Single-Judge Bench |
| Type of Law | Writ Petition under Article 226, Constitution of India |
| Facts as Summarised by the Court |
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| Citations | 2025:MLHC:732 |
What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note
- The High Court will entertain a petitioner’s prayer to withdraw a writ petition by mutual consent, even mid-proceedings, and grant liberty to refile if a fresh cause of action arises.
- Absence of objection from respondents facilitates disposal on withdrawal without examining substantive claims.
- This procedural outcome can be cited to secure withdrawal orders with re-filing rights in similar writ jurisdiction matters.
Arguments by the Parties
Petitioner
- Sought withdrawal of WP(C) No. 85/2025 in view of other developments.
- Requested liberty to file a fresh petition if necessary.
Respondent
- Did not object to the prayer for withdrawal.
Factual Background
- The petitioners—M/s Colonel Shishupal Security Consultancy & Services and its proprietor—filed WP(C) No. 85/2025 before the High Court of Meghalaya.
- During pendency, “other developments” arose, prompting the petitioners to seek withdrawal of the petition.
- Counsel for respondents (Union of India, GeM, NEIGRIHMS authorities, and RSSO) raised no objection.
- On 18 August 2025, Justice H. S. Thangkhiew granted the withdrawal with liberty to file afresh if any cause of action re-emerged.
Citations
- High Court of Meghalaya: 2025:MLHC:732
- WP(C) No. 85 of 2025 (Meghalaya High Court)