Tenkasi District Throwball Association v. the Secretary to Government
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; W.P.No.21754 of 2023 and W.M.P.Nos.21103 & 25485 of 2023; decided 17.10.2025 by M.Dhandapani J. Petitioner: Tenkasi District Throwball Association (Secretary P.Stepher Thangaraj). Respondents: Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; TN Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development; Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu; Director of School Education; Tamil Nadu Throwball Association for Men & Women (S.Raja). Subject: mandamus to restrain conduct of Throwball (9 players) for school students without Union approval. Result: dismissed for non-prosecution after three consecutive non-appearance dates (13.10.2025, 15.10.2025, 17.10.2025); no costs; MPs closed; no ruling on merits.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, there having been no representation for the petitioner on 13.10.2025, 15.10.2025 and again on 17.10.2025; no costs awarded. The merits of the prayer were not adjudicated.