Sri. K. Thirupathi Reddy v. Sri K Srinivasa Reddy
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissal of first appeal for default; Karnataka High Court; RFA No. 928 of 2023 (PAR); dismissed for non-prosecution and non-compliance of office objections; appellant absent and unrepresented despite prior opportunities and a final week's time; Order 41 Rule 1 read with Section 96 CPC, 1908; Justice Jyoti Mulimani; decided 21 January 2025; oral order; no adjudication on merits; no costs or quantum recorded.
What did the court decide?
The Regular First Appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution and non-compliance of office objections: despite sufficient time, the office objections were not complied with, and the appellant was not represented when the case was called, indicating the appellant is not interested in prosecuting the appeal. ¶33