Sri Ashok Kumar v. Sri Mahadeva
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, CRL.A No. 1172 of 2013, decision dated 18.02.2025, Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar. Victim's appeal under S. 372 Cr.P.C. against acquittal dated 31.07.2013 by II Addl. S.J., Mysore in S.C.No.168/10 for offences under S. 498(A) and S. 306 IPC (Mahadeva and Huchchamma v. Ashok Kumar; State of Karnataka, Mysore South Police Station). Dismissed for non-prosecution due to repeated absence of appellant's counsel; no ruling on the acquittal. Appeal against respondent 2 abated.
What did the court decide?
The appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution, as learned counsel for the appellant was absent on 20.12.2023, 14.06.2024, 09.08.2024 and 28.01.2025, indicating the appellant is not interested in prosecuting the appeal. ¶27