K C Manjula v. Netravathi
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), Pradeep Singh Yerur J., 02.04.2026 — RSA No. 968 of 2023 (MON), second appeal under Section 100 CPC by K C Manjula (party-in-person) against RA No. 16/2021 decree of 15.02.2023 (Senior Civil Judge & JMFC, Sakaleshpura) confirming the OS No. 61/2013 decree of 09.04.2021 (Civil Judge & JMFC, Sakaleshpur); respondents Netravathi, Indu, Inchara, M Y Aswath, M Y Vinay (family of late M.S. Yuvarajegowda) and Dinesh K.S, resident at Kyamanahalli Village, Hanbalu Hobli, Sakaleshpur Taluk, Hassan District. Dismissed for non-prosecution; appellant absent, registry objections unrectified, unpaid costs of Rs.500/- (20.02.2024) and Rs.2,000/- (14.01.2026). Keywords: dismissal for non-prosecution; party-in-person; S.100 CPC; Hassan; Sakaleshpur.
What did the court decide?
The Regular Second Appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution: the appellant was absent on the previous and current hearing dates, did not pay the costs imposed (Rs.500/- on 20.02.2024 and Rs.2,000/- on 14.01.2026), and did not rectify the registry objections despite repeated adjournments; the Court observed the appellant appeared not interested in continuing the matter.