Seyed Murshid Suhail Mowlana vs. Fathima Salma Mooshin – CA NO. LTA 05/20-2021

In the case between Seyed Murshid Suhail Mowlana and Fathima Salma Mooshin, the court addressed the issue of an application for leave to appeal under the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act against an order of the Board of Quazis dated 05.09.2020. It was held that the application must be dismissed due to the absence and lack of representation of the appellant (petitioner) at the scheduled hearing, with no order as to costs. The court reaffirmed the principle that when a party seeking leave to appeal is absent and unrepresented, procedural dismissal is appropriate. This decision was guided by procedural rules governing appellate review, emphasizing the necessity of timely appearance and representation for the continuation of proceedings.

M.T. Mohammed Laffar J. — It was determined that, as th