Surjit Lal v. Jarnail Singh & ORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

RSA-2161-2015(O&M) Date of decision: 15.01.2026 Surjit Lal ...Appellant(s) Vs.

Jarnail Singh & Others

...Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present:- None for the appellant.

Mr. Ramesh Chand Sharma, Advocate for the respondents.

*** NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) Present appeal is of the year 2015.

2.

Order sheets reveal that matter was adjourned at request of learned counsel for the appellant on 18.05.2015, 20.10.2015, 25.02.2016, 13.05.2016, 22.11.2016, 18.04.2017, 23.01.2018, 06.03.2020; and due to non-appearance on behalf of the appellant on 22.10.2018 and 21.04.2025, on which date, following order was passed by this Court:- "There is no representation on behalf of the appellant. In the interest of justice, adjourned to 15.01.2026, for arguments.

Registry to inform learned counsel for the appellant about the date fixed.

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It is, however, made clear that no further adjournment shall be granted as the matter pertains to the year 2015." 3.

Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the appellant.

4.

A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant has exhibited an utterly casual attitude in his 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 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. 5.

Ordered accordingly.

6.

Pending application(s) if any also stand(s) disposed of. 15.01.2026 (Nidhi Gupta) Sunena Judge Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable:

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