Patna High Court

Nand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 6 April 2026
Disposal: WITHDRAWN
Bench: THE CHIEF JUSTICE HARISH KUMAR

Holding

The writ petition is disposed of as withdrawn.

Summary

The petitioners, a group of residents of Vaishali district, filed a civil writ petition (CWJC No.1222 of 2026) challenging actions of the State of Bihar and its officials. The petition sought relief against the State and various district officers. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners, Mr. Ashok Kumar, requested permission to withdraw the writ petition. The State's counsel was present, and the court considered the request. The court granted the petitioners' request and disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn.

Subjects

withdrawal of writ petition
civil writ jurisdiction
Patna High Court

Judgment

                     IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                              Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.1222 of 2026
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           1.     Nand Kumar Son of Sogarath Mahto, Resident of Village- Bishunpur Kaiju,
                 P.O. Malpur, P.S. Patepur, District- Vaishali, Bihar- 843110.
           2.    Pankaj Rai, Son of Kapildev Rai, Resident of Ward No. 09, Village-
                 Bahuara, P.S.- Patepur, District- Vaishali, Bihar- 843114.
           3.    Rajeev Kumar Mahto, Son of Yadunandan Mahto, Resident of Ward No. 01,
                 Village- Bishunpur Kaiju, P.O. Malpur, P.S.- Patepur, District- Vaishali,
                 Bihar- 843110.
           4.    Dilip Kumar Ray, Son of Chandra Mohan Ray, Resident of Village- Malpur,
                 Lohani Patti, P.S. Patepur, District- Vaishali, Bihar- 843110.


                                                                                  ... ... Petitioner/s

                                                     Versus

           1.    The State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar, Patna.
           2.    The State of Bihar, through the Secretary, Panchayati Raj Department, State
                 of Bihar.
           3.    The District Magistrate, Vaishali, Hajipur.
           4.    The Sub-Divisional Officer, Mahua, Vaishali.
           5.    The Circle Officer, Patepur, District- Vaishali.

                                                           ... ... Respondent/s
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                 Appearance :
                 For the Petitioner/s   :       Mr. Ashok Kumar, Advocate
                 For the Respondent/s   :       Mr. Government Advocate (05)
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                 CORAM: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
                         and
                         HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISH KUMAR
                                       ORAL ORDER

                 (Per: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE)

3   06-04-2026                 Mr. Ashok Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioners,

                   seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition.

                               2. Learned counsel for the State is present.
         Patna High Court CWJC No.1222 of 2026(3) dt.06-04-2026
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                               3. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of as

                   withdrawn.



                                       (Sangam Kumar Sahoo, CJ)


                                               (Harish Kumar, J)
Neha/-

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