Sri Sathyajith Rai v. Smt Sahana
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; MFA No. 10598 of 2018 (MC); NC: 2026:KHC:2216-DB; appellant Sathyajith Rai, respondent Sahana; appeal under S.28(1) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 against dismissal of divorce petition under Section 13(1)(i)(a) by Prl. Senior Civil Judge, Udupi (MC No.11/2013, decree dated 16.11.2018); appeal dismissed for non-prosecution on 13.01.2026; no appearance despite two call-overs; non-compliance with order dated 21.11.2025 for translated document copies; appellant's advocate Indira Priyadharshini M.A. recorded as absent; no precedent discussed, no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
The appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution, as no one appeared to press it despite the case being called up twice and the earlier direction dated 21.11.2025 to file translated copies of the documents was not complied with.