Iffco Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd, v. Ranjit Singh And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH FAO-4674-2019 (O&M) Date of decision: 01.12.2025 IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD, .... APPELLANT

VERSUS

RANJIT SINGH AND OTHERS ....RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE M S . JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA

Present:

None for the appellant.

Mr. Sukhvir Gill, Advocate for the respondent Nos.1 and 2.

**** NIDHI GUPTA , J. (Oral) Present appeal has been filed by the Insurance Company against the Award dated 16.02.2019 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ludhiana, whereby Claim Petition filed by the claimants/respondents No.1 and 2 herein, has been allowed and compensation of Rs.9,96,000/- has been awarded to them. 2.

The matter pertains to the year 2019. Order-sheets show that none has appeared on behalf of the appellant on the last two dates of hearing i.e. 02.02.2023 and 21.03.2025. Accordingly, the Registry was directed to inform learned counsel for the appellant about the next date of hearing as also fresh notice was issued to the appellant. Office report shows that learned counsel for the appellant was duly informed about the KUSUM 2025.12.02 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh

FAO-4674-2019 (O&M) -2date fixed, and the notice has been served upon the appellant. Yet, none appeared on behalf of the appellant.

3.

A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant has exhibited an utterly casual attitude in its 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 its counsel is seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss the same for non-prosecution. 4.

Ordered accordingly.

5.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (NIDHI GUPTA) 01.12.2025 JUDGE Kusum Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No KUSUM 2025.12.02 18:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh