Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi

Order Date: 12 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Sudhir Kumar Shrivastav, resident of Sagalim, Palamau district, filed W.P.(C) No. 5816 of 2026 challenging the tender process in which he participated.
  • Respondents: The State of Jharkhand represented by Chief Secretary and various officials of the Rural Works Department, the Anti‑Corruption Bureau, and M/s. Nikhil Enterprises (proprietor Anup Prasad Gupta).
  • The petition alleged irregularities in the tendering procedure; counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the petition and to file a fresh petition concerning the same tender.
  • The court heard arguments from counsel for both sides; the petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Navneet Sahay, requested withdrawal with liberty to re‑file.

Final Outcome

  • The court granted leave to withdraw the petition with liberty to file a fresh petition on the tender matter.
  • The petition was disposed of as withdrawn without any costs awarded to either party.
  • Order pronounced by Chief Justice Rajesh Shankar, with judgment dated 12 August 2026.

Topics: Legal Withdrawal, Tender Procurement