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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 6102

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.PRATHEEP KUMAR, J
MARTIN SEBASTIAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
CRL.MC NO. 2355 OF 2020

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SMT.BIMALA BABY
For the Respondents: SMT. BINDU.O.V (SR. PP)

The dismissal of a criminal miscellaneous case can occur due to non-representation by the petitioner, emphasizing procedural compliance.

Headnote:The judgment addresses provisions regarding adjournments due to lack of representation under criminal procedure. The petitioner failed to appear multiple times, prompting dismissal of the case. The court emphasized representation obligations, stating: 'this Crl.M.C is dismissed for non prosecution'. Key issues included addressing procedural compliance and the necessity of party representation.

O R D E R

(Dated this the 31st day of January, 2026)

Today, when the matter came up for arguments, the learned counsel for the petitioner was absent and there was no representation. During the previous posting date also, there was no representation for the petitioner.

Therefore, this Crl.M.C is dismissed for non prosecution.

Sd/-

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 6102

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAMC.PRATHEEP KUMAR, JMARTIN SEBASTIAN – AppellantVersusSTATE OF KERALA – RespondentCRL.MC NO. 2355 OF 2020

The dismissal of a criminal miscellaneous case can occur due to non-representation by the petitioner, emphasizing procedural compliance.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.PRATHEEP KUMAR, J
MARTIN SEBASTIAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
CRL.MC NO. 2355 OF 2020