(O&M) The Oriental Ins. Co.Ltd. v. Smt. Kanta Devi & ORS.

FAO-2009-2002

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (211) FAO-2009-2002 Date of Decision:-20.02.2026 The Oriental Insurance Company Limited ......Appellant

Versus

Smt. Kanta Devi and Others ......Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL ****

Present:

None for the appellant-Insurance Company.

None for the respondents.

**** AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL, J. (Oral) 1.

There is no representation on behalf of the appellant-Insurance Company as well as the respondents.

2.

As per the report of the Registry, intimation regarding the present case has duly been sent to learned counsel for the appellantInsurance Company through e-mail. The appellant has remained unrepresented on the last three consecutive dates of hearing, i.e. 09.07.2025, 30.09.2025 and 13.11.2025. Even today, none has appeared on its behalf. Despite sufficient opportunities, no steps have been taken by the appellant to pursue the present appeal.

3.

In these circumstances, it is evident that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the present appeal pending on the docket for an indefinite period.

-1SHUBHAM 2026.02.20 15:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/order

FAO-2009-2002 4.

It thus appears that appellant is not interested in pursuing the present appeal.

5.

Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed in default for want of prosecution.

6.

However, liberty is granted to appellant to seek revival/restoration of the appeal, in accordance with law, in case any worthwhile cause survives for adjudication.

7.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (AMARINDER SINGH GREWAL) JUDGE 20.02.2026 Shubham Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No -2SHUBHAM 2026.02.20 15:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/order