Allahabad High Court
PRANAY KUMAR SETH AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS
- Decided
Holding
The petition is dismissed due to the absence of representation from both parties.
Summary
The petitioners, Pranay Kumar Seth and six others, filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition before the Allahabad High Court against the State of Uttar Pradesh and three others. The petition sought relief after a mediation process between the parties failed. The court noted that no counsel appeared on behalf of either the petitioners or the respondents to argue the petition. In the absence of any representation, the court could not proceed with hearing the matter. Consequently, the judges dismissed the petition. The dismissal was recorded on 20 April 2026.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriate course of action when a petition is filed but no counsel appears for either party after mediation has failed?
Subjects
- mediation
- petition dismissal
- criminal miscellaneous writ
- absence of counsel
- high court procedure
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
CRIMINAL MISC. WRIT PETITION No. - 18830 of 2025
Pranay Kumar Seth And 6 Others
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
State Of U.P. And 3 Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Maneesh Kumar
Counsel for Respondent(s) : G.A., Siddharth Singh
Court No. - 44
HON'BLE SIDDHARTH, J.
HON'BLE SATYA VEER SINGH, J.
1. It appears that mediation has failed between the parties.
2. None appears on behalf of the either of the parties to press this petition.
3. Petition is, accordingly, dismissed.
(Satya Veer Singh,J.) (Siddharth,J.)
April 20, 2026
sailesh
Digitally signed by :-
SAILESH PRAJAPATI
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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