K.Kittuswamy,S/O.Kauppanna v. S.N.Krishnaswamy
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Judicature at Madras dismissed a second appeal filed by K. Kittuswamy against a lower court decree. The appeal was listed on 25.06.2018 and the court ordered a dismissal for non-prosecution on 26.06.2018 because the appellant was absent and no representation was made, despite counsel's claim of handing over bundles earlier. Counsel did not appear on the date fixed for dismissal.
What did the court decide?
Dismissal of the second appeal and consequent closure of connected miscellaneous petitions for non-prosecution.