2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 13047

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
EASWARAN S., J
PUNNEN K.GEORGE – Appellant
Versus
K.G.THOMAS – Respondent
RSA NO. 1133 OF 2012

A party may withdraw an appeal, leading to dismissal of the case without further proceedings.

Headnote:The judgment relates to RSA No. 1133 of 2012 concerning the dismissal of an appeal as not pressed. The appellant submitted he was not pursuing the case further. The Court finds that in light of this non-pursuit, the appeal should be dismissed. This aligns with procedural norms for appeals where a party chooses not to proceed. The key issue framed is the appellant's decision to not pursue the appeal further, which is a matter of procedural preference. The Court's rationale rests in acknowledging the appellant's lack of intent to continue, affirmatively stating that withdrawal, when indicated, permits dismissal. The result of the case is that the appeal is dismissed as not pressed.