Section 35 in Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956
35. Dismissal of suits for default.
- If in any suit before a village court the plaintiff fails to appear on the date fixed or if in the opinion of the court he shows negligence in prosecuting his suit, the court may dismiss the suit for default:Provided that a village court may restore a suit dismissed for default, if within thirty days from the date of such dismissal the plaintiff satisfies the court that he was prevented by sufficient cause from appearing on the date fixed.
