The High Court of Orissa dismissed a 34-year-old appeal after the appellant failed to appear. The court held that the appellant's lack of interest, evidenced by non-appearance, justified dismissing the appeal for non-prosecution.
The appeal was dismissed due to non-prosecution by the appellant and the matter was disposed of finally.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK S.A. No. 381 of 1989
Putiki Dei and another
…. Appellant(s) None
-versus-
Fulla Patra and others
…. Respondent(s)
None
CORAM: JUSTICE ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA
ORDER
Order No.
19.10.2023
Signature Not Verified Utkalika
Digitally Signed Signed by: UTKALIKA NAYAK Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 19-Oct-2023 17:29:13
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether an appeal of 34 years' age deserves pursuit when the appellant fails to appear.
Whether an appeal can be dismissed for non-prosecution due to absence of the appellant.
Putiki Dei and another
Fulla Patra and others
Ananda Chandra Behera
As recorded by the court registry
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