11. Not required to appear on date appointed for presence after examination of evidence :
(1) After the court has examined the evidences of both the plaintiff and the defendant, any party may, if he or
she so wishes, may not appear on the date appointed for presence with the leave of the court.
(2) Even though, after the submission of his or her evidences by the plaintiff, he or she alone or the defendant as well has expired the date appointed for presence, judgment shall not be passed dismissing the case, and the case shall be adjudged based on the evidences that have been examined