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Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: A.C. DEVASIA
For the Respondents: GOVERNMENT PLEADER R6 SRI. LIJI J. VADAKEDOM

A court may dismiss a writ petition for default if the petitioner fails to appear, highlighting the importance of prosecution in legal proceedings.

Headnote:The judgment concerns a writ petition filed by the Private Bus Owners Association challenging administrative actions by local authorities. The petitioner failed to appear for hearings, prompting the court to dismiss the case for lack of prosecution. The court's decision underscores the necessity of establishing presence in proceedings to avoid dismissal. The case is dismissed due to absence for default.

JUDGMENT

There was no appearance for the petitioner when the matter was called on 20.02.2026.

2. Today also, there is no appearance for the petitioner.

In view of the above, the Writ petition is dismissed for default.

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