1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA Arb. Appeal No. 4002 of 2013 Decided on: 29.5.2026 Rajan Verma … Appellant Versus Madhu & anr. …Respondents _____________________________ ______________ Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Virender Singh, Judge Whether approved for reporting? ___________________________________________________ For the appellant: None. For the Respondents : Mr. Ashok Sood, Senior Advocate, assisted by Mr. Rajat Rana, Avocate. Virender Singh, Judge (oral) In this case, learned counsel for the appellant has pleaded no instructions, on 17.4.2026. 2. Consequently, Court notices were ordered to be issued to the appellant. The court notices issued to the appellant received back with the report that appellant Rajan Yadav has expired 10 years ago. 3. In view of this, the present appeal stands abated and the same is dismissed as abated. The pending application(s), if any, are also disposed of. (Virender Singh) 29.5.2026 Judge Kalpana 2