Balbir Singh v. Reena Rani

2023:PHHC:098545-DB

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH FAO-M-209-2017 Date of decision: 01.08.2023 Balbir Singh ....Appellant

Versus

Reena Rani

...Respondent

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJ MOHAN SINGH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: None for the appellant.

Mr. Sourabh Arora, Advocate for the respondent.

RAJ MOHAN SINGH, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel for the respondent submits that an amount of Rs.8,000/- per month was assessed as maintenance by the Family Court. The maintenance was being received from the authority but the appellant has deserted the Army and, thereafter, Army Authorities have stopped payment of monthly maintenance. Perusal of interlocutory orders on record would show that the learned counsel for the appellant is consistently making default in appearance since 03.08.2022. On the last date of hearing i.e. 23.03.2023, there was no representation on behalf of the appellant despite repeated pass overs. Even the date was ordered to be notified to the learned counsel for the appellant. Appellant was also directed to remain present in Court today. Neither the Advocate on NEHA 2023.08.03 12:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

2023:PHHC:098545-DB FAO-M-209-2017 -2behalf of the appellant nor the appellant in person have come to the Court.

In view of the aforesaid position, this Court has no alternative but to dismiss this appeal for non-prosecution. Ordered accordingly.

Record of the trial Court be sent back.

(RAJ MOHAN SINGH) JUDGE (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 01.08.2023 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No NEHA 2023.08.03 12:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment