Ram Saroop And ANR v. Baljinder Singh And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

265(1) FAO-1152 of 2021 (O&M) Date of Decision: 01.12.2025 Ram Saroop and another .... Appellants

Versus

Baljinder Singh and others .... Respondents BEFORE: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - None.

NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1.

The present appeal has been filed by the appellants-claimants seeking enhancement of compensation by modifying the Award dated 18.10.2019 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Chandigarh.

2.

The matter pertains to the year 2021. On the last date of hearing i.e. on 20.02.2025, following order was passed by this Court:- "None has put in appearance on behalf of the appellants.

Registry is directed to inform learned counsel for the appellants about the date fixed.

Adjourned to 01.12.2025.

A photocopy of this order be placed on the file of other connected cases."

3.

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

AMIT KHANCHI 2025.12.02 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order

FAO-1152 of 2021 (O&M) -24.

A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellants have 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 appellants in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellants have adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellants nor their 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.

5.

Ordered accordingly.

6.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 01.12.2025 ( NIDHI GUPTA ) amit JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No AMIT KHANCHI 2025.12.02 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order