M/S. Irshad Video Game Parlour, Thr. Prop., Mohd. Irshad Raja Abdul Tziz Kadri v. State Of Maha., Thr. Chief Secretary, The Ministry Of Home Affairs, Mumbai And ORS.

2026:BHC-NAG:2063 1 31. WP 472 of 2026.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

NAGPUR BENCH AT NAGPUR WRIT PETITION NO.472 OF 2026 M/S. IRSHAD VIDEO GAME PARLOUR, THR. PROP., MOHD. IRSHAD RAJA ABDUL TZIZ KADRI

VERSUS

STATE OF MAHA., THR. CHIEF SECRETARY, THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, MUMBAI AND OTHER Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Appearances, Court's orders or directions and Registrar's orders Court's or Judge's orders Mr. M. Anilkumar, Advocate for Petitioner.

Ms. K.H. Bhondge, AGP for Respondents-State.

CORAM : PRAFULLA S. KHUBALKAR, J.

DATED : 06th FEBRUARY 2026 1.

As regards the controversy involved in this matter, learned AGP for the respondents-State, on instructions, makes a statement that the competent authority to grant the gaming license is the Collector.

2.

In view of this statement, learned Advocate for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the instant petition with liberty to file a fresh application before the competent authority, for grant of gaming license in accordance with the Rules For Licensing And Controlling Places of Public Amusements (Other Than Cinemas) And Performances For Public Amusement, Including Cabaret Performances, Discotheque, Games, Pool Game Parlours, Amusement

2 31. WP 472 of 2026.odt Parlours Providing Computer Games, Virtual Reality Games, Cyber Cafes, Games with Net Connectivity, Bowling Alleys, Card Rooms, Social Clubs, Sports Clubs, Melas and Tamashas Rules, 1960. 3.

The petitioner is permitted to withdraw the instant petition with liberty as prayed for. However, in case any application for grant of gaming license is submitted by the petitioner before the competent authority within a period of one week from today, the same be considered by respondent No.2 Collector, in accordance with the guidelines provided by Rules and decide it within the timeline provided by law.

4.

The Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn. (PRAFULLA S. KHUBALKAR, J.) asd