Allahabad High Court
AJAY KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.THROUGH SECY EDUATION AND 6 ORS
- Decided
- Disposal
- Disposed off/Decided on merits
- Bench
- IRSHAD ALI
Holding
The writ petition was dismissed for want of prosecution.
Summary
Ajay Kumar Singh filed Writ Petition (A) No. 1828 of 2005 before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of Uttar Pradesh and others. The petition was listed for hearing, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner. The court noted that the list of cases was being revised and, in the absence of any representation, found that the petition could not be pursued. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ petition on the ground of want of prosecution. The order was pronounced on 12 February 2025 by Justice Manjive Shukla.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriate course of action when a petitioner fails to appear or present counsel for a listed writ petition?
Subjects
- writ petition
- dismissal
- want of prosecution
- civil procedure
- high court
Judgment
Court No. - 21
Case :- WRIT - A No. - 1828 of 2005
Petitioner :- Ajay Kumar Singh
Respondent :- State Of U.P.Through Secy Eduation And 6 Ors
Counsel for Petitioner :- D.K.Singh
Counsel for Respondent :- C.S.C.
Hon'ble Manjive Shukla,J.
1. List of cases is being revised. No one is present on behalf of
the petitioner.
2. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for want of
prosecution.
Order Date :- 12.2.2025
Gaurav
Digitally signed by :-
GAURAV PATEL
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad,
Lucknow Bench
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