211 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RSA-4170-2000 (O&M) Date of Decision: 20.05.2026 Nirmal Singh ......Appellant Vs. The State of Punjab and another ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: None for the appellant. Mr. Ravneet S. Joshi, DAG, Punjab, for the respondents. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. The present appeal pertains to the year 2000. On the last to last date of hearing, i.e. 17.03.2026, none had put in appearance on behalf of the appellant, therefore, Registry was directed to issue notice to the appellant as well as his counsel for the date fixed i.e. 22.04.2026. On 22.04.2026, written request for an adjournment had been circulated on behalf of the appellant. 2. Today even on second call, there is no representation on behalf of the appellant. 3. In view of the above, this Court is now left with no other option but to dismiss the present appeal for want of prosecution. 4. Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution. 5. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 20.05.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.05.21 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document