Bombay High Court
AVINASH REVU JADHAV ( IN PERSON)versusMAHARASHTRA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONE THRU SECRETARY AND ANR
- Decided
- Disposal
- Dismissed
Holding
A writ petition may be dismissed for non‑prosecution when the petitioner fails to appear despite scheduled hearings.
Summary
Avinash Revu Jadhav filed Writ Petition No.6825 of 2026 in the Bombay High Court seeking relief against the Maharashtra Public Service Commission and the State of Maharashtra. The Court fixed hearing dates on 31 July 2026 and 11 September 2026. The petitioner was absent on both occasions. The Court observed that the petitioner’s repeated non‑appearance demonstrated a lack of interest in prosecuting the matter. Consequently, the Court held that the petition could be dismissed for non‑prosecution. The writ petition was therefore dismissed.
Issues considered
- Whether a writ petition may be dismissed for non‑prosecution when the petitioner fails to appear before the Court despite notices
Subjects
- writ petition
- non-prosecution
- court procedure
- dismissal
- civil appellate jurisdiction
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION NO.6825 OF 2026
Avinash Revu Jadhav .. Petitioner
Vs.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission & Anr. .. Respondents
None for the Petitioner.
Mr. P.P. Kakade with Ms. Pranali Kakade and Mr. Sankalan Das,
Advocates for Respondent No.1-MPSC.
Ms. Kavita N. Solunke, Additional Government Pleader for Respondent
No.2-State of Maharashtra.
CORAM : SUMAN SHYAM &
GAUTAM A. ANKHAD, JJ.
DATE : 22nd September, 2026.
P.C. :
1. None for the Petitioner. The Petitioner was absent even on earlier
two consecutive occasions i.e. on 31st July, 2026 and 11th September,
2026. Thus, we are of the clear opinion that the Petitioner has no more
interest in prosecuting this matter. In view thereof, this Writ Petition is
dismissed for non-prosecution.
[ GAUTAM A. ANKHAD, J. ] [ SUMAN SHYAM, J. ]
Digitally signed
SNEHA by SNEHA
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ABHAY Date:
2026.09.22
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