M/S.Himavarsha Kuries Private Limited(in Liquidation) v. Geetha Balen
Case brief
What is this about?
Kerala High Court (Ernakulam, Original Jurisdiction), Justice Harisankar V. Menon, decided 25 March 2025 in C.C.No.151/2021 in C.P.No.13/2014 (Companies Act, 1956). Company claim by M/s.Himavarsha Kuries Pvt. Ltd. (In Liquidation) through the Official Liquidator against Geetha Balen (Thrissur); Smt.S.Jasmine, Standing Counsel for the Official Liquidator, appeared. Notice returned 'not known'; despite several opportunities and inquiry by the ACP, Special Branch, Thrissur City (via the District Police Chief, Thrissur), the addressee could not be traced; claim dismissed for non-prosecution. Procedural disposal for failure of service only; no adjudication on the merits or quantum of the claim.
What did the court decide?
Notice could not be served on the respondent; the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Special Branch, Thrissur City, informed the Official Liquidator through the District Police Chief, Thrissur, that they were unable to find out the addressee.