2026:JHHC:24741-DB 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(S) No.5608 of 2026 ----- Ram Naresh Prasad, aged about 63 years, son of Sri Gendhari Bind, resident of New Basti, Road No.-1, Bagbera, P.O. and P.S. Bagbera, Town Jamshedpur, District East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. … … Petitioner Versus 1. The Union of India. 2. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited through the Chairman- cum-Managing Director, having its office at Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, H.C. Mathur Lane, Janpath, P.O. and P.S. Janpath, District New Delhi 110001. 3. The Director (H.R.), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, having its office at Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, H.C. Mathur Lane, Janpath, P.O. and P.S. Janpath, District New Delhi 110001. 4. The Chief General Manager, Telecom, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, having its office at ARTTC Campus, near Jumar River, P.O. Neori Vikash, P.S. Sadar, District Ranchi. 5. The Senior General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, having its office at Golmuri, P.O. and P.S. Golmuri, Town Jamshedpur, District East Singhbhum. 6. The Deputy General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, having its office at Golmuri, P.O. and P.S. Golmuri, Town Jamshedpur, District East Singhbhum. … … Respondents ------- CORAM:HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA ------- For the Petitioner : None For the Respondents : Mr. Prabhat Kumar Sinha, CGC ------ Order No. 04/Dated 17th August, 2026 1. None is present for the petitioner. 2. It appears from the order dated 3rd August, 2026 that none had represented the petitioner and, as such, following order was passed :- 2026:JHHC:24741-DB 2 “Order No.02/Dated 03rd August, 2026 1. None is present to represent the petitioner. 2. However, the learned counsel appearing for the Union of India is present. 3. By way of last indulgence to give an opportunity to the petitioner, the matter is adjourned, to be listed on 10th August, 2026.” 3. The matter was again listed on 10th August, 2026 but on that date also even the matter was called twice but there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. However, the case was adjourned on the ground of resolution of the Advocates’ Association dated 10.08.2026. 4. Today also there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. 5. Mr. Prabhat Kumar Singh, learned counsel is present on behalf of the respondents. 6. Accordingly, the instant writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. (Sujit Narayan Prasad, J.) (Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, J.) 17th August, 2026 Birendra/