Sukhwinder Singh v. Balram And ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

FAO-4145-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision: 28.04.2026 SUKHWINDER SINGH .... Appellant

Versus

BALRAM AND ORS.

.... Respondents BEFORE: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - None.

NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1.

The present appeal has been filed by the appellant/claimant against the dismissal of his claim petition by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sangrur vide impugned Award dated 25.03.2022. 2.

Claim petition was filed by the appellant/claimant "for grant of compensation on account of damage to the articles/property in shops situated at Market Bhogiwal, Village Balewal, Tehsil Ahmedgarh, District Sangrur in a motor vehicular accident which took place in the intervening night of 05/06.04.2019".

3.

Upon appraisal of the pleadings and oral and documentary evidence adduced by the parties, learned Tribunal had concluded that "nothing has been shown that any article has been damaged in the said accident". Consequently, the claim petition came to be dismissed by the impugned Award. 4.

The matter pertains to the year 2022 and notice is yet to be issued in the present case. Since inception, the present appeal has been adjourned either at the request of learned proxy counsel for the appellant, or due to non-appearance AMIT KHANCHI 2026.04.29 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order on behalf of the learned counsel for the appellant.

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Today also none has put in appearance on behalf of the appellant. 6.

A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant has exhibited an utterly casual attitude in their pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant has adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor his counsel are seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss the same for non-prosecution.

7.

Ordered accordingly.

8.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 28.04.2026 ( NIDHI GUPTA ) amit JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No AMIT KHANCHI 2026.04.29 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order