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Sri Lokesh S v. Smt Amaravathi C

Karnataka HC3 Feb 2026MFA/8256/2019

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What is this about?

Karnataka HC (NC: 2026:KHC:6103-DB) MFA No. 8256 of 2019 (FC); decided 03.02.2026; coram Jayant Banerji and T.M.Nadaf JJ., oral judgment per T.M.Nadaf J. Appeal under Section 19(1) Family Court Act against judgment/decree dated 05.07.2019 in M.C.No.2074/2013, IV Additional Prl. Judge, Family Court, Bengaluru (petition u/s 13(1)(ia) Hindu Marriage Act dismissed). Outcome: appeal dismissed for non-prosecution after appellant's non-appearance on 06.01.2026 (called twice) and 03.02.2026. Keywords: non-prosecution dismissal, MFA (FC), Family Court Act S.19(1), Hindu Marriage Act S.13(1)(ia), matrimonial petition, no merits adjudicated.

What did the court decide?

The appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution, as the appellant neither appeared when the matter was called up twice on 06.01.2026 nor on 03.02.2026, showing disinterest in prosecuting the appeal.

Sri Lokesh S Vs Smt Amaravathi C — Matrimonial and Divorce | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:6103-DB MFA No. 8256 of 2019

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 3^RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT BANERJI

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF MISCELLANEOUS FIRST APPEAL NO. 8256 OF 2019 (FC)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. LOKESH S, S/O. SRI. SUBRAMANI, AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS, RESIDING AT: NO.80, 8^TH CROSS, SARABANDEPALYA, BANASHANKARI, KANAKAKPURA MAIN ROAD, BANGALORE - 70.

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Digitally Signed by REKHA R Location : High Court of Karnataka

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(BY SRI. LOKESH BOOVANAHALLI, ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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SMT. AMARAVATHI C, WIFE OF SRI. LOKESH S, DAUGHTER OF SRI. CHIKKANARASAPPA, AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS, HIREMUDDENAHALLI, THUBAGERI HOBLI, DODDABALLAPURA TALUK, BANGALORE DISTRICT.

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…APPELLANT

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…RESPONDENT

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(BY SMT. SUMITRA ACHARYA, ADVOCATE)

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NC: 2026:KHC:6103-DB MFA No. 8256 of 2019

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HC-KAR

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THIS MFA IS FILED UNDER SECTION 19(1) OF THE FAMILY COURT ACT, AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND DECREE DATED:05.07.2019 PASSED IN M.C.NO.2074/2013 ON THE FILE OF THE IV ADDITIONAL PRL. JUDGE, FAMILY COURT, BENGALURU, DISMISSING THE PETITION FILED U/S.13(1)(ia) OF HINDU MARRIAGE ACT.

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THIS APPEAL, COMING ON FOR DISMISSAL, THIS DAY, JUDGMENT WAS DELIVERED THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT BANERJI and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF

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ORAL JUDGMENT

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(PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF)

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This matter was previously listed on 06.01.2026. On that day though the matter being called up twice none appeared for the appellant. As such, the matter was ordered to be listed on 03.02.2026 for dismissal.

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