Allahabad High Court
SHAWAMI NATHversusD.D.C. AND OTHERS
- Decided
- Disposal
- Dismiss
- Bench
- ARUN KUMAR
Holding
The writ petition was dismissed for want of prosecution.
Summary
Shawami Nath filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. No parties appeared to press the petition on the scheduled hearing. The court noted the absence of any representation. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition on the ground of want of prosecution. The order was pronounced by Justice Arun Kumar on April 20, 2026.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriate course of action when a writ petition is not prosecuted before the court?
Subjects
- writ petition
- dismissal
- want of prosecution
- procedural law
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
WRIT - B No. - 161 of 1981
Shawami Nath
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
D.D.C. And Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Radhey Shyam
Counsel for Respondent(s) : S.C.
Court No. - 55
HON'BLE ARUN KUMAR, J.
1. This case is listed under the caption 'Oldest Pending Cases in this High
Court, for Priority Hearing'.
2. None present to press the writ petition.
3. The writ petition is, accordingly, dismissed for want of prosecution.
(Arun Kumar,J.)
April 20, 2026
Anil
Digitally signed by :-
ANIL KUMAR PATEL
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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