1 906-wp-12346- 2026.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 12346 OF 2026 Hetal Shravan Varma ...Petitioner Vs. The State of Maharashtra through its Department of Medical Education and Drugs, Mantralaya and Others ...Respondents ----------------- Mr. Kunal Bhanage i/b. Mr. Shashank Shubham, for the Petitioner. Dr. Dhruti Kapadia a/w. Ms. Kavita Dhanuka, for Respondent No.3 CET Cell. Ms. Leena Patil, ‘B’ Panel a/w. Ms. Priyanka Chavan, for Respondent Nos.1 and 2. Mr. Rui Rodrigues a/w. Mr. Jainendra Sheth, for Respondent Nos.4 and 5. Dr. Shivraj Bhimte, HOD, Audiology, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disability, Bandra, is present. ----------------- CORAM : R. I. CHAGLA AND FIRDOSH P. POONIWALLA, JJ. DATED : 23rd SEPTEMBER, 2026 P.C.:- 1. Pursuant to our Order dated 21st September 2026, the Medical Assessment Board viz. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disability, Bandra, has medically examined the Petitioner and has Mamta Kale 1/2 MAMTA AMAR KALE Digitally signed by MAMTA AMAR KALE Date: 2026.09.23 18:22:26 +0530 2 906-wp-12346- 2026.doc tendered a Report dated 22nd September 2026 in sealed cover to this Court. The sealed cover is opened and contents noted. 2. It is reported therein that the Petitioner does not satisfy the Person with Disability (PwD) Category. Dr. Shivraj Bhimte, HOD, Audiology, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disability, Bandra, is present in the Court. His presence is accordingly dispensed with. 3. In view thereof, the learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner has sought permission to withdraw the present Petition. Accordingly, permission is granted. 4. Writ Petition No.12344 of 2026 is disposed of as withdrawn. [FIRDOSH P. POONIWALLA, J.] [R.I. CHAGLA, J.] Mamta Kale 2/2