(O&M) Madan Lal Etc. v. The Indian Bank

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH FAO No.2386 of 1997 (O&M) Date of Decision: 06.05.2024 Madan Lal and others .....Appellants.

Versus

The Indian Bank, Hoshiarpur and another .....Respondents.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA ***** Present:- None for the appellants.

Ms. Preetleen Kaur, Advocate, appearing for Mr. Vikas Chatrath, Advocate for respondent No.1. MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA, J.(Oral) As reported by the Registry, notices issued to the appellants have been received back with the reports that they have settled abroad (America). None has put in appearance in the Court today to represent the appellants. A perusal of the order passed by the Co-ordinate Bench on 23.11.2023 reveals that learned counsel for the appellants had informed the Court that he was not in contact with the appellants and thereafter, notices were ordered to be issued to them.

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In these circumstances, this Court is left with no other option but to dismiss the present appeal for want of prosecution. Resultantly, the same stands dismissed, accordingly.

(MEENAKSHI I. MEHTA) May 06, 2024 JUDGE Yag Dutt Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes Whether Reportable:

No YAG DUTT 2024.05.07 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment