Bombay High Court
HAMID SATTAR SHAIKHversusPRINCIPAL SATISH PRADHAN DNYANSADHNA COLLEGE AND ORS
- Decided
- Disposal
- Dismissed
Holding
The writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Summary
The petitioner, Hamid Sattar Shaikh, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner. The petitioner failed to take any steps to prosecute the petition, indicating a loss of interest. The court noted the lack of prosecution and, under established procedural principles, dismissed the petition. The dismissal was entered on the basis that the petition was abandoned.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriate course of action when a petitioner shows no interest in prosecuting a writ petition?
Subjects
- writ petition
- dismissal
- want of prosecution
- procedural law
Judgment
44 - WP-18458-2024.DOC
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION NO. 18458 OF 2024
Hamid Sattar Shaikh Petitioner
versus
Principal Satish Pradhan
Dnyansadhna College and Ors Respondents
_________________________________________________________________
None for the Petitioner.
Mr. D’Souza, Advocate (through VC) for the Respondent Nos. 1 and 2.
Ms. Dhruti Kapadia, AGP, for the State.
_________________________________________________________________
CORAM: AARTI SATHE, J.
DATE: 28th SEPTEMBER 2026
P.C.
1. None for the Petitioner.
2. It seems that the Petitioner has lost interest in prosecuting the Petition.
3. Writ Petition is dismissed for want of prosecution.
(AARTI SATHE, J.)
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