Appeal dismissed — ruling against Suliakha (Appellant)
In Short
A wife went to the High Court to challenge a lower court order about getting back her gold ornaments, money, and maintenance from her husband. However, when the case came up for a hearing, her advocate told the court she no longer wanted to push the appeal forward. The High Court accepted this statement and officially dismissed the appeal as not pressed.
The Parties
Party A: Suliakha
Party B: Abdul Kareem and Abu
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. U.K. Devidas
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. Jithin Lukose, Learned Advocate Mr. P. Samsudin
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice J. Nisha Banu, Hon'ble Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen
What the Case Was About
The appellant initially filed a family court case asking for the return of her gold ornaments or their cash value, a refund of money, and past maintenance from the respondents. The family court allowed her original petition. Unhappy with certain parts of that lower court order, she filed an appeal in the High Court, but later chose to drop the matter entirely.
Judgment Date
5 October, 2026
The Outcome
The court dismissed the appeal as not pressed after the appellant's advocate stated she no longer wished to pursue it.
What the Court Looked At
- The appellant had originally filed a case in the family court asking for gold, money, and maintenance.
- The family court decided in favour of the appellant, but she filed a matrimonial appeal to challenge that order.
- When the appeal was called for hearing, the appellant's lawyer informed the judges that she was not pressing the appeal.
- The appellant's lawyer also made a written endorsement on the court papers confirming she wanted to drop the case.
What This Means For You
When you file an appeal in a higher court, changing your mind at the last minute and telling the judge you are not pressing the case means the court will simply close the matter and dismiss it. Suliakha walked away from her appeal because her lawyer officially told the court she did not want to go ahead with it anymore. If you decide to drop a legal challenge, make sure you understand that you are giving up that specific fight for good. Understanding your options and coordinating the right next steps can save you a lot of confusion, and Setback Solutions is here to help you navigate those plain-language choices.
You Still Have Options
If you are dealing with a family court appeal, a dropped case, or wondering "lost my case, what now," do not panic. It is never a bad idea to get a second opinion or explore non-judicial guidance to understand where you stand before making a final choice. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. (Please note: Setback Solutions is NOT a law firm, does not give legal advice, and never guarantees any specific result.)