The Gujarat High Court on Thursday brought a swift end to a Special Civil Application after being informed that the grievance raised by the petitioners no longer survived. The case, which revolved around an objectionable word, was disposed of once the respondents confirmed that the disputed content had already been muted.
The order was passed by the Gujarat High Court sitting at Ahmedabad.
Background of the Case
The petition, filed as Special Civil Application No. 17681 of 2025, was moved by Yasinbhai Allarakha Baloch and another petitioner against the Union of India and several other respondents. The grievance before the court related to the use of a particular word which the petitioners claimed was objectionable and required judicial intervention.
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Advocates representing all sides were present when the matter was taken up for hearing on January 9, 2026, before Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee.
As the hearing commenced, counsel appearing for respondent Nos. 4 to 6 made a crucial statement before the bench. The advocate informed the court that the word objected to by the petitioners had already been muted.
Addressing the court, the counsel submitted that since the disputed content was no longer in use, nothing further remained to be adjudicated.
The bench took note of this submission and sought the response of the petitioners.
Counsel for the petitioners fairly conceded the position. She informed the court that the petitioners did not dispute the statement made on behalf of the respondents.
Court’s Observation
Recording the submissions, the court observed that the very basis of the petition had ceased to exist.
“The word which is objected to by the petitioners has already been muted,” the bench noted, adding that in such circumstances, no grievance survived for consideration.
The judge further observed that once both sides were ad idem on the factual position, continuing the proceedings would serve no purpose.
Final Decision
In view of the developments placed on record, the Gujarat High Court held that the writ petition had become infructuous. The court accordingly disposed of the petition.
The bench also permitted the advocate appearing for respondent Nos. 4 to 6 to file his vakalatnama on record.
With this, the matter stood closed.
Case Title: Yasinbhai Allarakha Baloch & Anr. vs Union of India & Ors.
Case No.: Special Civil Application No. 17681 of 2025
Case Type: Writ Petition (Special Civil Application)
Decision Date: January 9, 2026
