A.L.Kaleel vs A.B. Mohamed Initiyas alias Mubasir – CA PHC 0245/2018-2022

In the case between A.L. Kaleel and A.B. Mohamed Initiyas alias Mubasir, the court addressed the issue of whether an appeal should proceed in circumstances where the appellant repeatedly failed to appear and was unrepresented. It was held that the appeal could not proceed due to the appellant’s absence and apparent lack of interest, resulting in dismissal. The decision reaffirmed the principle that sustained absence and failure to participate or respond in appellate proceedings constitute sufficient grounds for dismissal. This determination relied on Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, emphasizing that procedural compliance and the conduct of parties are central to the administration of appellate justice.

Menaka Wijesundara J. — It was found that, despite repeated attempts