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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 5485

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C. PRATHEEP KUMAR, J
STALIN BENNY – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
CRL.MC NO. 5169 OF 2025

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SRI.ARUN FRANCIS, SRI.JOBIN PAUL, SMT.DEENA JOSEPH, SHRI.HARIKRISHNAN K., SHRI.AKHIL SHAJI
For the Respondents: SRI.TOM JOSE OZHUKAYIL, SMT.GEETHA JOB(OZHUKAYIL), SHRI.ABREM K. JOY, SRI.TOM JOSE, SMT.TANYA TOM

Non-representation leads to case dismissal for non-prosecution.

Headnote:The court analyzed the validity of the petition filed under Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 5169 of 2025 and noted the absence of the petitioners on multiple occasions. Consequently, the court determined that the case should be dismissed for non-prosecution as per appropriate judicial procedures. The main issue framed was the lack of representation by the petitioners, which led to the court's conclusive determination. The court's reasoning emphasized compliance with procedural standards. The final outcome noted verbatim is that 'Crl.M.C is dismissed for non-prosecution.'

ORDER

Dated this the 31^st day of January, 2026 The petitioners are absent. There is no representation. There was no representation for the petitioners on the last posting date also. Hence, this Crl.M.C is dismissed for non-prosecution.

Sd/-

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