2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 34467

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
M.A.Abdul Hakhim, J
Jarees – Appellant
Versus
Manager South Indian Bank Puduppadi Branch – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 39863 OF 2025

A writ petition may be dismissed for default when the petitioner fails to appear or maintain valid contact for proceedings after counsel relinquishes representation.

Headnote:The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking relief against the freezing of bank accounts. During the pendency of the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel relinquished their vakalath. Following a court order to serve notice on the petitioner, the correspondence was returned unserved with the endorsement that the addressee had left without instruction. The core issue before the court was the lack of appearance and instruction from the petitioner following the counsel's withdrawal. The court determined that in the absence of representation and effective service of notice, the proceedings could not be maintained. The writ petition is dismissed for default.