Shiv Shankar Safi and Ors. v. Baue Lal Mahto and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court; Second Appeal No.357 of 2016; dismissal in default for persistent non-appearance of appellants; appellants Shiv Shankar Safi, Santosh Kumar Raman, Thakni Devi; respondents Baue Lal Mahto, Bal Krishna Mahto, Bal Ram Mahto (minors under guardianship), Bihar Bhoodan Yogna Committee, Zila Mantri Madhubani; judge Khatim Reza; order dated 12-12-2025; no merits decided.
What did the court decide?
The Second Appeal is dismissed in default because nobody appeared on behalf of the appellants on the date fixed, as had been the case on several preceding dates, while counsel for respondent nos. 1 and 4 were present. ¶24