Wilfred Raffa vs A.R.A. Nareem – CA PHC APPEAL NO.65/06-2013

In the case between Wilfred Raffa (Appellant) and A.R.A. Nareem (Respondent), the court addressed the procedural issue of whether an appeal should proceed when the appellant fails to deposit the required brief fees after being duly notified. It was held that non-compliance with this procedural requirement warranted the rejection of the appeal. The principle reaffirmed is that compliance with court-ordered procedural directives, such as the deposit of brief fees, is mandatory for the continuation of appellate proceedings. This determination was made in accordance with established procedural rules, underscoring that failure to adhere to court orders relating to appeal requirements results in dismissal regardless of the substantive merits of the case.

A.W.A.Salam J. — It was determined that