Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Pothuhara vs Mohammed Aluffar Ahamed Ashef – CA PHC 112/2019-2022

The case between the Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Pothuhara (Complainant) and Mohammed Faizer Mohammed Murjik along with other accused individuals addressed the issue of whether the appeal by the 3rd Accused could proceed in the absence of his participation and representation, despite notice having been duly served. The court held that the appeal was to be dismissed due to the appellant’s clear lack of interest, establishing the principle that an appeal will not be entertained where an appellant fails to demonstrate diligence or response after proper service of notice. This decision relied on procedural norms surrounding notice and effective participation, underscoring that judicial process cannot be stalled by non-responsive parties.

Menaka Wijesundera J. — It was determined that