2026:JHHC:9459 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P.(C) No.2059 of 2026 Shailesh Kumar Jha, aged about 43 years, son of Kripa Nand Jha, resident of C type flat Godhar Basti, Kusunda P.O. Kusunda, P.S. Kenduadih, District Dhanbad, Jharkhand. ….. Petitioner Versus 1. The Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, having its office at Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, P.O. and P.S. Tilak Marg, New Delhi. 2. The Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, having its office at Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, P.O. and P.S. Tilak Marg, New Delhi. 3. The Regional Passport Officer, Regional Passport Office, having its office at Uphar Cinema Campus, 3rd Floor, The Galaxia Mall, Ratu Road, Ranchi, P.O. and P.S. Hehal, District Ranchi. 4. Rikki Kumar Jha, son of Kripa Nand Jha resident of Village Erazi Jagat, P.O. and P.S. Benipatti District Madhubani- 847223, Bihar. … Respondent(s) -------- CORAM: SRI ANANDA SEN, J. ------ For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate For the UOI : Mr. Prashant Pallav, ASGI Mr. R.K. Gupta, CGC ------ 2/02.04.2026 Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this writ petition. 2. Permission is accorded. 3. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. (ANANDA SEN, J.) 02.04.2026 R.Kumar