Ramaiya Rasaiya vs Principal Thomas Vidyalaya – CA PHC 02/2013-2013

In the case between Ramaiya Rasaiya (Appellant) and the Principal, Thomas Vidyalaya, Guruthalawa, with the Hon. Attorney General (Respondents), the court addressed the appellant’s application to withdraw an appeal previously instituted against the respondents. It was held that, following the appellant’s move for withdrawal and in the absence of any objection from the respondents, the application for withdrawal was granted, and the appeal was dismissed without costs. The decision reaffirms the principle that parties may discontinue appellate proceedings with court approval, particularly where no opposition is raised by the other party. The court’s approach relied on established civil procedure, emphasizing that withdrawal of appeals may be effected with leave of court and without adverse co