Authority: High Court at Calcutta

Order Date: 24 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Rashmi Metaliks Limited filed WPA 17461 of 2026 against Union of India & Others, seeking relief under constitutional writ jurisdiction.
  • Respondents contended that the cause of action did not arise within the territorial jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court because all relevant authorities and correspondence were located outside the court’s jurisdiction.
  • Petitioners, through counsel, elected to withdraw the writ application, requesting permission to approach a court having appropriate jurisdiction.

Final Outcome

  • The Court dismissed WPA 17461 of 2026 as withdrawn, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach a competent court.
  • The Court expressly noted that it did not consider the merits of the dispute.

Topics: Jurisdiction, Writ Petition, High Court