Athma Labbe Ahamed Hubail vs. D.K. Rohitha Swarna and 17 Others – CA NO.345/2017-2017

In the case between Athma Labbe Ahamed Hubail (petitioner) and D.K. Rohitha Swarna, Director General, Road Development Authority, among others (respondents), the court considered whether writs of certiorari and prohibition should be granted where the petitioner failed to disclose the Supreme Court’s prior refusal to grant leave to proceed in a Fundamental Rights application based on the same facts and seeking the same relief. It was held that applicants are under a duty to make full and frank disclosure of all material facts to the court. The absence of such disclosure—in particular, failure to inform the court of the earlier Supreme Court proceedings—warrants dismissal of the application. This principle was reaffirmed with reference to material non-disclosure, emphasizing that nondisclosu