Criminal Appeals Once Admitted Cannot Be Dismissed For Non-Representation/ Non-Prosecution: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court dismissed a criminal appeal because the accused did not appear in court. The appeal was against a conviction, but since the accused consistently failed to attend the hearings, the court determined that the appeal could not proceed without their presence. This ruling reflects the importance of personal accountability in criminal proceedings and stresses that the judicial process requires active participation by the accused to ensure fair adjudication.