High Court Cannot Dismiss Appeal for Non-Prosecution Without Merit Review; No Duty to Postpone if Appellant Absent.

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....High Court cannot dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution simpliciter without examining the merits - the court is not bound to adjourn the matter if both the appellant or his counsel/lawyer are absent - SC....