Shri. Sannatamappa Pawadeppa Karadigudd v. Smt. Vasudha W/O. Vasant Joshi
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissal of three connected Regular First Appeals (RFA Nos. 100213, 100214 and 100218 of 2018) for non-prosecution by the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench on 25.11.2024; appellants' counsel M.H. Patil absent on 23.11.2024 and on the hearing date. Underlying matters: decrees dated 09.03.2018 of the Senior Civil Judge, Ramdurg, in OS Nos. 5/2012, 6/2012 and 17/2012 (Belagavi/Ramdurg property/title disputes involving alleged title perfection). Parties: appellants Roopaleppa Lamani and the Karadigudd family members (Mallappa, Basappa, Sannatamappa, and the LRs of the deceased Lakshamappa Karadigudd, namely Gangawwa and Hanmant) versus respondents Vasuda/Vasundhara @ Vasudha Joshi, Fakirappa Sajjan and Ashok Sajjan. Statutory references: Section 96 CPC; Section 96 read with Order XLI Rule 1 CPC. No merits adjudication, no precedent cited, no costs or quantum awarded.
What did the court decide?
As the appellants' counsel was absent on 23.11.2024 (per the order sheet) and again on the date of final hearing, and the appeals were not being prosecuted, all three connected appeals — RFA Nos. 100213, 100214 and 100218 of 2018 — are dismissed for non-prosecution.