Interim protection in connected writ proceedings: final orders restrained without leave while the matter continues.

Proceedings raising issues similar to those in the lead writ petition were directed to be connected with that matter. The respondents were given time to file counter affidavits and rejoinders. Pending further consideration, the Court allowed the proceedings to continue but granted interim protection by restraining the passing of any final order without leave of the Court, preserving the petitioner's position until the connected matter is decided.

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Issues: Whether the impugned proceedings should be permitted to continue, while restraining the passing of any final order without leave of the Court, in view of the pending challenge and the interim order in the lead matter.

Analysis: The order records that the present matter raises questions similar to those already considered in the lead writ petition. On that basis, the matter was directed to be connected with the lead case. The respondents were granted time to file counter affidavits and rejoinders. Pending further consideration, the Court permitted the proceedings to continue, but protected the petitioner by directing that no final order be passed without leave of the Court.

Conclusion: The petitioner was granted interim protection against the passing of a final order, while allowing the proceedings to continue.

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