S.Sidharth v. The Government Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and W.M.P.Nos.22348 and 22351 of 2024 S.Sidharth (Minor Aged 17 years) Son of M.Sathishkumar Represented by his Father and Natural Guardian M.Sathishkumar No.1/173, Middle Street, Ilangiyendal PO, Puthuthamaraipatti, Madurai - 625 107 ... Petitioner (in WP.No.20416/2024) S.Nithish Kumar (Minor Aged 17 years) Son of D.Saravanan Represented by his Father and Natural Guardian D.Saravanan No.36, Megathamman Kovil Street, Nadukuppam, Kottakuppam, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu - 605 104 ... Petitioner (in WP.No.20418/2024) Vs.

1.The Government of India, Represented by its Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Transport Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 1/4

2.The Directorate General of Shipping Represented by the Director General of Shipping, 9th Floor, Beta Building, I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjurmarg (East), Mumbai - 400 042.

3.Indian Maritime University Represented by its Registrar, Office of the Registrar of Indian Maritime University, East Coast Road, Semmancheri, Uthandi, Chennai - 600 119 ... Respondents (in both WPs) Common Prayer: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Declaration, declaring that the Common Entrance Test conducted on 08.06.2024 by the 3rd Respondent for the Academic Year 2024-2025 with respect to the following Courses namely - i. B.Tech (Marine Engineering) ii. B.Sc. (Nautical Science) iii. Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) as null and void for having not framed proper Guidelines, norms and information for the said examination.

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Vinod (in both WPs) For Respondents : Mr.K.Srinivasamurthy Senior Panel Counsel (in both WPs) 2/4

C O M M ON O R D E R The learned counsel for the petitioners seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petitions and he has also made an endorsement in the court bundles to that effect.

2. In view of the same, the writ petitions are dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, the connected writ miscellaneous petitions are closed.

21.08.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order dm To 1.The Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Transport Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 2.The Director General of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping 9th Floor, Beta Building, I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjurmarg (East), Mumbai - 400 042.

3.The Registrar, Indian Maritime University Office of the Registrar of Indian Maritime University, East Coast Road, Semmancheri, Uthandi, Chennai - 600 119. 3/4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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