2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 9695

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
G. GIRISH, J
BINI KURIAKOSE – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
CRL.MC NO. 3561 OF 2020|CRIME NO.835/2019

A case can be dismissed for non-prosecution if there is no representation from the petitioners after multiple postings.

Headnote:This judgment pertains to Crl.M.C. No. 3561 of 2020, which involves the petitioners accused of a crime investigated by the Mannarkkad Police. The court noted the absence of representation from the petitioners and stated that the final report has been filed, rendering the case infructuous. Consequently, the court dismissed the case for non-prosecution. The main issues revolved around the representation of the petitioners and whether the matter had become moot due to lack of prosecution. The concluding order was a dismissal for non-prosecution.