False Return of Dowry case filed - No representation and set exparte

Hello Experts! This is regarding a false Return of Dowry case filed by the wife on the husband. Summons were never delivered to the husband as they sent to the native place and door was locked. But during the first court hearing date the status is updated in ecourtsServices as "Through court & Registered Post returned unserved stating that door locked. The matter is placed before the Presiding Officer. Petitioner present. Respondent called absent. No representation and set exparte. For Petitioner evidence call on December 2019". Q1) What does the above status mean? Q2) Is that the husband lost the case in lower court? Q3) Can the husband appeal for this exparte order? Q4) What should be the course of action? Q5) Can the husband give Power of Attorney to a lawyer to represent on his behalf and attend the court only for critical stages of the case? Thank you!