Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rakhi Rani And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH FAO-2455-2007 (O&M) Date of Decision: 14.05.2025 The Oriental Insurance Company Limited ......Appellant Vs.

Smt. Rakhi Rani and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA

Present:

None for the appellant.

None for respondents No.1 to 3.

Mr. Dhanpat Rai Singh, Advocate, for respondent No.4.

Mr. Rahul Pathania, Advocate for Mr. R.C.Kapoor, Advocate, for respondent No.5.

**** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1.

This case pertains to the category of fully burnt cases of the year 2007.

2.

On the last date of hearing, Registry was directed to issue notice to the appellant as well as its counsel about the next date of hearing. 3.

As per office report, appellant-Insurance Company was duly served but none has put in appearance on behalf of the appellant-Insurance Company.

4.

In view of the above, this Court is left with no other option but to dismiss the present appeal for want of prosecution. 5.

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

VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2025.05.16 12:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

6.

Liberty is reserved to the appellant to move an application to revive the appeal in case any cause of action survives. 7.

Respondent No.5-Insurance Company is hereby directed to disburse the current scheduled fees to Mr. R.C.Kapoor, Advocate, within a period of 20 days from the date of receipt of the copy of this order, in view of the order dated 18.07.2024 passed in FAO No.1682 of 2007 by this Court. 8.

Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 14.05.2025 Virrendra Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2025.05.16 12:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document