Ravi Shankar And Ors. v. Vimal Kumar And Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur; FA No. 158 of 2015; appellants Ravi Shankar, Shiv Shankar, Uma Shankar (minor) and Hari Shankar (minor), sons of Sanichram through natural guardian mother Bhojli Bai, versus respondents Vimal Kumar, Raj Kumar, Sanichram and State of Chhattisgarh (District Collector, Janjgir); counsel for Respondent/State: Mr. Ritesh Giri, P.L.; none appeared for appellants; dismissal for want of prosecution; non-prosecution; Judge Bibhu Datta Guru; order dated 13/01/2026.
What did the court decide?
With no one appearing for the appellants despite repeated calls, the Court held it had no other option but to dismiss the case for want of prosecution. ¶23