Following which, petitioner Hemant Patil pleaded that he be allowed to withdraw it. The division bench headed by Justice Anoop Mohota allowed the withdrawal.
The government had opposed the PIL saying that no public interest was involved in the case. It cited earlier High Court judgements to show that only the aggrieved persons (other officers) can file a petition in such service-related matters.
The PIL alleged that the government violated rules to promote Javed Ahmed as the director general of police (home guards) and demanded a stay to the appointment of Maria and Kamble.