2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 13319
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Sathish Ninan, P. Krishna Kumar, JJ
SUNNY.P.J – Appellant
Versus
RANI MATHEW – Respondent
MAT.APPEAL NO. 571 OF 2018| OP NO.253 OF 2015
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.SHYAM PADMAN (SR.), SHRI.C.M.ANDREWS, SMT.ANITYA ANNIE MATHEW, SMT.BOBY M.SEKHAR, SHRI.P.T.MOHANKUMAR, SMT.NEETHU RAVIKUMAR, SMT.REVATHY P. MANOHARAN
For the Respondents: SRI.GEORGE MATHEW, SRI.M.D.SASIKUMARAN, SHRI.PRAVEEN S., SHRI.SUNIL KUMAR A.G, SRI.DIPU JAMES, SRI.MATHEW K.T., SRI.GEORGE K.V.
The court emphasizes the necessity of representation in appeal proceedings, dismissing for non-prosecution when absent.
Headnote:This appeal relates to a matrimonial matter under Mat.Appeal No.571 of 2018 against the Family Court's order dated 31.03.2018 in OP No.253 of 2015. The court determined that there was no representation for the appellant across multiple hearings, concluding the matter. The issue arose from the failure of representation at scheduled hearings. The court observed that continuous absence necessitated dismissal for non-prosecution. Ultimately, the appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution.
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