Untimely Demise Of Husband Sufficient Explanation To Condone Delay In Seeking Leave To Continue Appeal On His Behalf: Kerala High Court

In a significant judgment delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice K. Babu of the Kerala High Court, the court addressed the issue of whether an appeal involving a composite sentence of fine and imprisonment abates upon the death of the appellant. This decision came on Wednesday, the 31st of July 2024, in a case involving Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Case Background: The petitioner, Dhanya Sajith, aged 43,…