Patna High Court

Revati RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 12 February 2026
Disposal: WITHDRAWN
Bench: ANSHUMAN

Holding

The court held that it may grant permission to withdraw a writ petition when the petitioner’s grievance is settled, and accordingly dismissed the petition as withdrawn.

Summary

The petitioner, Revati Ranjan, filed a civil writ petition before the Patna High Court against the State of Bihar and several transport officials. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner’s grievance was resolved. The petitioner’s counsel therefore applied to withdraw the writ petition. The court examined the request and, noting that the petitioner’s relief was no longer required, granted permission to withdraw. Consequently, the writ petition was dismissed as withdrawn. The order was pronounced by Justice Dr. Anshuman on 12‑02‑2026.

Issues considered

Whether the court may permit the petitioner to withdraw a pending writ petition after the grievance has been settled

Subjects

withdrawal of writ petition
civil writ jurisdiction
petition dismissed
settlement of grievance
Patna High Court

Judgment

                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                               Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.9291 of 2024
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                  Revati Ranjan Son of Ravindra Kumar Verma, Resident of 301 Aangan
                  Apartment, New Area Kadamkuan, Patna- 800 003
                                                                         ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                   Versus

             1.   The State of Bihar through the Secretary, Transport Department,
                  Government of Bihar, Patna.
             2.   The Deputy Secretary, Transport Department, Bihar, Patna.
             3.   The State Transport Commissioner, Bihar, Patna.
             4.   The Enquiry Officer- Cum Joint Commissioner- Cum- Secretary Regional
                  Transport Authority, Darbhanga.
             5.   The District Transport Officer, Muzaffarpur, District Muzaffarpur.

                                                            ... ... Respondent/s
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                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner/s   :      Mr. Ranjeet Kumar, Advocate
                  For the Respondent/s   :      Mr. Government Advocate 7
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                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DR. ANSHUMAN
                                        ORAL ORDER

3   12-02-2026                    Learned counsel for the petitioner and learned

                    counsel for the State are present.

                                2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that

                    during pendency of the writ petition, the grievance of the

                    petitioner has settled. As such, he seeks permission to withdraw

                    this application.

                                3. Permission is accorded.

                                4. This writ application is dismissed as withdrawn.

                                                              (Dr. Anshuman, J)
    Mkr./-

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