2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 1566
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
S.MANU, J
RAJESH – Appellant
Versus
1 JACKSON FERNANDUS – Respondent
MFA (ECC) NO. 38 OF 2025 | ECC NO.99 OF 2023
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SRI.ARUL MURALIDHARAN, SHRI.RAJESH SIVARAMANKUTTY
For the Respondents: SRI.K.M.FIROZ, SMT.M.SHAJNA
Non-appearance of the appellant in court leads to dismissal of the appeal for non-prosecution under relevant procedural law.
Headnote:The High Court analyzed the absence of the appellant during proceedings, leading to dismissal for non-prosecution. Key statutory guidelines were referenced regarding attendance at hearings and the implications of non-appearance. The court framed the question of whether an appellant's absence justifies dismissal without consideration of merits. The outcome stated: 'Therefore, this appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution.'
JUDGMENT
On 11.12.2025, when this case was taken up, there was no appearance for the appellant. Even today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no appearance for the appellant. Therefore, this appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution.
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