Jalaram Projects Petition Dismissed; Fresh Petition Allowed

Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 10 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: M/s Jalaram Projects Pvt Ltd, represented by Advocate Paras Sukhwani.
• Respondent: Gujarat Water Supply and Water Sewerage Board, represented by Gandhi Law Associates (Advocate Rhea Sevak).
• The petition was filed on the basis of an apprehension before a show‑cause notice dated 01‑Aug‑2026 was issued to the petitioner.
• Upon issuance of the show‑cause notice, the petitioner participated in the proceedings, rendering the original petition infructuous.
• Counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition and to file a fresh petition if a new cause of action arises; counsel for the respondent argued the petition was premature.

Final Outcome

• The Court declared the petition infructuous and did not examine the merits.
• Permission was granted to the petitioner to file a fresh petition should a further cause of action arise.
• All rights and contentions of both parties were expressly kept open.
• The Registry was directed to accept the Vakalatnama of Gandhi Law Associates for the respondent.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Water Utilities