Sameer Vyas v. Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.12.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.NO.26413 OF 2008 Sameer Vyas ... Petitioner Vs

1. Union of India, Rep.by Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, New Delhi.

2. Union of India, Rep.by Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, New Delhi.

3. State of Tamilnadu, Rep.by Secretary, Department of Social Welfare, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

4. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, 123, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018.

5. Sumana Vyas

...Respondents

PRAYER :

Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Declaration, declaring The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (Act 43 of 2005) as null and void / ultra vires and unconstitutional in so far as the petitioner is concerned.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.T.Venkatesh Kumar Special Government Pleader [For R3 & R4] Mr.B.Ravi Raja [For R5] R1 & R2 - No appearance

O R D E R

When the matter was listed for hearing on 17.12.2021, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 21.12.2021 under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Even today, i.e., on 23.12.2021, when the matter is taken up for hearing, none appeared for the petitioner. Thus, it is evident that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter.

3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition in W.P.No.26413 of 2008 stands dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kak To

1. The Secretary, Union of India, Ministry of Law and Justice, New Delhi.

2. The Secretary, Union of India, Ministry of Women and Child Development, New Delhi.

3. The Secretary, Department of Social Welfare, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

4. The Protection Officer, District Social Welfare Office, 123, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018.

+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.69811 W.P.No.26413 of 2008 SSI(CO) PM/11/01/2022