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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.M.Subramaniam, C.Kumarappan, JJ.
Gurulakshmi and ors. - Appellants
Versus
Prabhakar and ors. – Respondents
W.A.No.1855 of 2021, CMP.Nos.11749 & 11747 of 2021
Decided On : 04-07-2024
DISMISSAL - WRIT APPEAL - The court dismissed the Writ Appeal for non-prosecution due to the absence of representation from the appellants despite sufficient opportunity provided for their appearance, indicating the importance of active participation in legal proceedings.
Fact of the Case:
The appellants filed a Writ Appeal to challenge an order dated 21.09.2015 in W.P.No.8261 of 2015.
Finding of the Court:
The court found that there was no representation from the appellants during the hearing, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.
Issues: Whether the Writ Appeal should be dismissed for non-prosecution due to the absence of the appellants.
Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized that parties must actively participate in legal proceedings, and failure to do so can result in dismissal of their appeals.
Result: The Writ Appeal was dismissed for non-prosecution with no order as to costs.
JUDGMENT :
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
Prayer:Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent to set aside the order dated 21.09.2015 passed in W.P.No.8261 of 2015.
Today, this matter has been listed under the caption 'for dismissal'.
2. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, there was no representation on behalf of the appellants. Even though sufficient opportunity was provided, none appeared for the appellants.
3. Therefore, this Writ Appeal stands dismissed for 'non-prosecution'. No order as to costs. Connected MP's are closed.
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