In Brief
Vinod challenged a selection committee decision before the High Court, initially filing a writ petition that he withdrew. He then filed a second writ petition challenging a subsequent communication from the respondent authorities. The High Court dismissed the second petition as not maintainable due to withdrawal of the first without leave. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that a second writ petition challenging a distinct subsequent order is maintainable even after withdrawal of an earlier petition, especially where the subsequent order was not previously brought before the court. The Court set aside the High Court judgment and remitted the matter for merits consideration."
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