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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
RAVI NATH TILHARI, MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM
Y.B. Haranath, VIS. S/o. late Venkataramaiah – Appellant
Versus
Satyanarayan Swamy Temple, VIS. – Respondent
ORDER :
Ravi Nath Tilhari, J.
On 28.08.2024, the following order was passed:
“As it is represented that Mr.P.Sri Raghu Ram has given up his Vakalat and no longer represents that petitioner, list this case on 18.09.2024.
2. Registry is directed to issue notice to the petitioner to enable him to make alternative arrangements”.
2. As per the office report, the petitioner has been served on 14.10.2024.
3. Ms. Y.Bhanu Sri Akhila, learned counsel representing Sri P.Sri Raghu Ram, learned counsel for the petitioner, submits that no-objection vakalat was given and seeks adjournment. This fact was already recorded in the order dated 28.08.2024, directing the petitioner to make alternative arrangements. However, despite service of the notice, the petitioner has not made any alternative arrangements. Adjournment is declined.
4. Today, when the matter is taken up, there is no other representation for the petitioner.
5. The Writ Petition is dismissed “for want of prosecution”.
No order as to costs.
As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any pending, shall also stand closed.
A writ petition can be dismissed for want of prosecution if the petitioner fails to make alternative arrangements for representation after being directed to do so.
The court may grant adjournments to ensure all parties are adequately represented and have the opportunity to file necessary legal documents.
Procedural rules must favor justice, allowing parties to present their case despite missed timelines if sufficient cause for absence is shown, per Order IX Rule 7 CPC.
An appeal can be dismissed for non-prosecution when appellants fail to represent or respond adequately.
The need for a liberal construction of 'sufficient cause' under CPC Order IX Rule 7 to enable complete justice between the parties.
Writ petition dismissed due to petitioner's repeated non-appearance and failure to prosecute.
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