Ex-parte dismissal of appeal -- Held, impugned order has been passed in the absence of the petitioner and her counsel which amounts to violation of principles of natural justice; the matter directly relates to life and liberty of the applicant-petitioner, thus, it would be travesty of justice and violation of principles of natural justice -- Impugned order passed by the ld. ASJ set aside -- Petitioner directed to be present before the Appellate Court on 21.11.2022, no adjournment shall be granted and ld. ASJ, shall hear and decide the appeal on the date fixed.

(P&H HC) Decided on: 11.11.2022