Lalji Sah v. Ram Parikha Sah
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissal for default; Order XLI Rule 17 CPC; non-appearance of appellants on consecutive listing dates (31.03.2026, 20.04.2026, 04-05-2026); loss of interest by appellants; Patna High Court First Appeal No. 434 of 1982; bench: Ramesh Chand Malviya, J. Relevant to procedural questions on dismissing long-pending appeals for want of representation rather than on merits.
What did the court decide?
The court found that, in view of the appellants' absence on two earlier dates and on the hearing date despite repeated calls, the appellants have lost their interest to contest First Appeal No. 434 of 1982. ¶26