Pat Ram v. Dhara Singh

477 (2nd case) 2023:PHHC:073640

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

RSA-1328-1994 (O&M) Date of decision: 18.05.2023 Pat Ram (deceased) through his LRs ...Appellants VS Dhara Singh

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA

Present:

None.

*** ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL) Matter was taken up for hearing on 19.01.2023 and 18.04.2023, none appeared for the parties. Being an old matter, Registry was asked to issue fresh notice to the parties. Needful has been done. Office report reveals that respondent has died. However, appellants No.2 and 3 have been served but none appears on their behalf despite service. Appellants No.4 and 5 have refused to accept notice. Appellants No.6 to 11 are not residing at the given address. Since legal heirs of deceased appellant have not taken any steps to implead themselves, it seems that by sheer effluxion of time as the appeal is pending before this Court for the past more than 28 years, they have lost interest in pursuing the same. Issuance of fresh notice to unserved appellants would also be an exercise in futility as their correct addresses are not available on record.

In the premise, instant appeal is dismissed in default. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE 18.05.2023 vandana Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No VANDANA 2023.05.19 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document