Patna High Court

Durgesh Kumar Yadav and OrsversusThe State of Bihar and Ors

Decided: 19 February 2026
Disposal: WITHDRAWN
Bench: NANI TAGIA

Holding

The court granted permission to withdraw the petition and dismissed it as withdrawn.

Summary

The petitioners, a group of individuals from Gopalganj district, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several officials. The petition sought relief, but the petitioners later approached the court requesting permission to withdraw the petition. The learned counsel for the petitioners, Mr. Naresh Prasad, made the application on 19-02-2026. The court examined the request and, finding no objection, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition as withdrawn, bringing the proceedings to an end.

Issues considered

Whether the court may grant permission to withdraw a civil writ petition filed by the petitioners

Subjects

petition withdrawal
civil writ jurisdiction
high court
dismissal

Judgment

                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                                Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.2542 of 2019
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            1.     Durgesh Kumar Yadav and Ors Son of Ramharakh Yadav Resident of
                   Village Dhanauti, P.S. Vijaipur, Distt. Gopalganj.
            2.    Ram Nath Yadav Son of Muktinath Yadav Resident of Village- Sudamachak
                  tola, Tarkulahi, P.S. Vijaipur, Distt. Gopalganj.
            3.    Sanjay Yadav Son of Bhola Ahir Resident of Village Bangara, P.S. Vijaipur,
                  Distt. Gopalganj.
            4.    Nagendra Yadav Son of Babulal Ahir@ Babulal Yadav Resident of Village
                  Sheodatt Chhapar, P.S. Vijaipur, Distt. Gopalganj.
                                                                           ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                     Versus
            1.    The State of Bihar and Ors through the Principal Secretary, Department of
                  Home(Police Branch), Government of Bihar, Patna
            2.    The District Magistrate, Gopalganj. Bihar
            3.    The Superintendent of Police, Gopalganj.
            4.    The Sub Divisional Officer, Hathua, Distt. Gopalganj. Bihar
            5.    The Circle Officer, Vijaipur, Distt. Gopalganj.
            6.     The Officer In-Charge, Vijaipur Police Station, Distt. Gopalganj.
                                                                             ... ... Respondent/s
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                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner/s   :       Mr. Naresh Prasad, Advocate
                  For the Respondent/s   :       Mr. Manish Kumar (Gp4)
                                                 Mr. Manoj Kumar, AC to GP-4
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                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE NANI TAGIA
                                        ORAL ORDER

3    19-02-2026                 Mr. Naresh Prasad, learned counsel for the petitioners

                    seeks permission to withdraw the present petition.

                                2. Permission is granted.

                                3. As such, the present petition is dismissed as

                    withdrawn.



                                                (Nani Tagia, J)
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