Kamla Kumari Bothra v. Madhukar Nowlakha
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court Original Side civil suit (CS/231/2024, Kamla Kumari Bothra v Madhukar Nowlakha) dismissed for default on 10-04-2026 by Justice Arindam Mukherjee for non-appearance of plaintiff and counsel even on second call; no adjournment sought; witness absent; suit listed in monthly list published 06-04-2026 for Friday hearings.
What did the court decide?
Since no one appeared to represent the plaintiff even in the second call, no adjournment was sought, no virtual-mode representation was applied for, and the witness remained absent, the suit is dismissed for default. ¶13