2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 9482

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MOHAMMED NIAS C.P., J
ANWAR. T.K. – Appellant
Versus
ASOKAN – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 758 OF 2026

A writ petition can be dismissed for default if the petitioner’s counsel reports no instructions.

Headnote:1. The case revolves around a Writ Petition, where the petitioner sought to contest a default dismissal. The petitioner was represented by multiple advocates. The court observed the lack of instruction via the petitioner's counsel and dismissed the petition for default. 2. The primary issue was whether the absence of instruction warranted dismissal. The court's ratio decidendi emphasized procedural adherence, stating, 'the writ petition is dismissed for default.' 3. The final outcome recorded was the dismissal of the writ petition.