2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 34345

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
M.A.Abdul Hakhim, J
Muhammed Siraj C – Appellant
Versus
Managing Director Axis Bank Ltd – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 44533 OF 2025

A Writ Petition is liable to be dismissed for default if the counsel for the petitioner remains absent during the scheduled hearing.

Headnote:The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking relief against banking entities. The counsel for the petitioner remained absent during the proceedings. The core issue before the Court was the maintenance of the petition in the absence of representation. The Court found that the failure of the petitioner's counsel to appear rendered the petition liable for dismissal. The Writ Petition is dismissed for default.