RAKESH KUMAR vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE GURGAON 2
What did the High Court hold?
The High Court noted that the learned counsel for the petitioner sought to withdraw the writ petition. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn. No decision on the merits of the case was made. The principle that can be cited is that a party has the right to withdraw their petition, and the court will typically grant such a request, leading to the dismissal of the case without prejudice to any future proceedings if applicable. The operative direction was the dismissal of the petition.
What were the facts?
The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, filed a writ petition (CWP No. 34466 of 2025) before the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh. The respondent was the Deputy Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle, Gurgaon-2. The petition was filed challenging an order or action by the income tax authorities. The specific assessment year(s) and the amount in dispute are not recorded in the judgment. The procedural history leading to this petition is not detailed.
What were the issues?
1. Whether the petitioner is entitled to withdraw the writ petition. (Question of procedure) Assessee's Contention: Learned counsel for the petitioner sought to withdraw the petition. Revenue's Contention: No specific contention is recorded for the respondent revenue.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Sr. No.216 (1)
CWP No. 34466 of 2025
Date of decision: 16.07.2026
Rakesh Kumar .....Petitioner
Versus
Deputy Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle, Gurgaon-2 .....Respondent
CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK SIBAL
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN
Present : Mr. Rahul Deswal, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. Ranvijay Singh, Senior Standing Counsel
for the respondent.
* * *
DEEPAK SIBAL, J. (Oral) (1)
Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks to withdraw this petition. (2)
Dismissed as withdrawn.
( DEEPAK SIBAL )
JUDGE
16.07.2026
( HARPREET KAUR JEEWAN ) sunil yadav
JUDGE
Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No
Whether reportable : Yes / No SUNIL YADAV 2026.07.17 11:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order. Chandigarh
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