V.K.Jayanthi v. Hoysala
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru; CRL.A No. 737 of 2015 (NC: 2025:KHC:6102); Justice Shivashankar Amaranavar; decided 11.02.2025; dismissal of appeal for non-prosecution; appeal under Section 378(4) Cr.P.C. against acquittal under Section 138 of N.I. Act; C.C.No.407/2010, Civil Judge and JMFC, Periyapatna; appellant's counsel absent on hearing date and on 15.04.2024; no adjudication on merits; no orders as to costs or quantum.
What did the court decide?
The appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution, the Court recording that the appellant is not interested in prosecuting the matter, her counsel having been absent on the date of final hearing (and also on 15.04.2024) with no representation on the appellant side. The merits of the acquittal were not adjudicated. ¶23