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- The petition was disposed of as withdrawn without any costs awarded to either party.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