Puran Prasad v. State of Gnct of Delhi

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01.09.2026

¶1Petitioner seeks mandamus directing the respondent to transfer him from closed jail to semi open jail.

¶2It is submitted by learned counsel for petitioner that representation of the petitioner on this issue was submitted on 21.05.2026, but the same has not been decided till date.

¶3Learned ASC appearing on advance intimation assures that representation of petitioner shall be disposed of positively within four weeks.

¶4Relying upon this assurance of the ASC, learned counsel for petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this petition with liberty to file afresh, if so required, depending upon fate of his representation.

¶5Accordingly, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as This is a digitally signed order. sought. However, it is also made clear that if representation of the petitioner is not decided within four weeks, petitioner shall be at liberty to file fresh petition for grant of mandamus.

GIRISH KATHPALIA, J SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 'rs'

This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010304972026 + W.P.(CRL) 2051/2026 PURAN PRASAD .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Abhinav Sekhri, Advocate. versus STATE OF GNCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Rahul Tyagi, ASC for the State (through videoconferencing). CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GIRISH KATHPALIA