Master.Yakhub Philip v. Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 25.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL and M.P.Nos.1 & 2 of 2013 Master Yakhub Philip Represented by his Father and Natural Guardian Mr.Philip Verghese 3/5, Withypool Complex, 3 Board Club Road R.A.Puram, Chennai-600 028.

... Petitioner vs.

1.

Union of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports New Delhi.

2.

Union of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs New Delhi.

3.

Union of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs New Delhi.

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4.

Rowing Federation of India (RFI) Represented by its Secretary General No.7/15, Sriram Colony Alwarpet, Chennai-600 018.

5.

Tamil Nadu Amateur Rowing Association (TARA) Represented by its President New No.11, D'Silva Road Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of declaration, to declare as unconstitutional the restriction viz., "A Person of India Origin" [PIO] or "Overseas Citizen of India" [OCI] not eligible to participate in Races conducted by / under the aegis of the RFI in Rule 5 of the Rules of Racing of the Rowing Federation of India, the 4th respondent herein.

For Petitioner :

Ms.Uma Vidyapathi For Respondents :

R1 to R3 - No appearance Ms.B.Swati for Mr.R.Vishnu, for R4 R5 - not ready in notice *****

O R D E R

[Made by S. M. SUBRAMANIAM, J.,] Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the present writ petition. She has also made an endorsement to that effect. Page Nos.2/4

2. In view of the above submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the Writ Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs.

(S.M.S.,J.) (R.S.V.,J.) 25.06.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order mk To 1.

Union of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports New Delhi.

2.

Union of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs New Delhi.

3.

Union of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs New Delhi.

4.

Rowing Federation of India (RFI) Represented by its Secretary General No.7/15, Sriram Colony Alwarpet, Chennai-600 018.

5.

Tamil Nadu Amateur Rowing Association (TARA) Represented by its President New No.11, D'Silva Road Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

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S. M. SUBRAMANIAM, J., and R.SAKTHIVEL, J., mk 25.06.2026 (1/5) Page Nos.4/4