IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 114 Mohd. Rafiq Ashu Khan and others CORAM: Present:- NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) enhancement of compensation of Rs.9,60,000/ learned Mo 03.4.2019 passed in MACT Case No.12 dated 05.4.2018 filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. issued as the matter has been repeatedly adjourned either on request or due to non appellant. Even today requ proxy counsel appearing for the appellant. appellant ha present litigation. It is to be appreciated that FAO-3859-2019 (O & M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.3859 of 2019 Date of decision : Mohd. Rafiq Versus Ashu Khan and others CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Nafeesh Ahmed, Advocate for Mr. Munfaid Khan, Advocate for the appellant. NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) The present appeal filed by the injured/claimant seeking enhancement of compensation of Rs.9,60,000/ Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Faridabad vide Award dated 03.4.2019 passed in MACT Case No.12 dated 05.4.2018 filed under 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The appeal is of the year 2019 and notice is yet to be issued as the matter has been repeatedly adjourned either on request or due to non-representation on behalf of learned counsel for the appellant. Even today request for adjournment is made by learned proxy counsel appearing for the appellant. A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant has exhibited an utterly casual attitude in the pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.3859 of 2019 (O & M) Date of decision :-18.04.2026 …..Appellant …..Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Nafeesh Ahmed, Advocate for Mr. Munfaid Khan, Advocate The present appeal filed by the injured/claimant seeking enhancement of compensation of Rs.9,60,000/- awarded by the tor Accident Claims Tribunal, Faridabad vide Award dated 03.4.2019 passed in MACT Case No.12 dated 05.4.2018 filed under 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The appeal is of the year 2019 and notice is yet to be issued as the matter has been repeatedly adjourned either on request representation on behalf of learned counsel for the est for adjournment is made by learned proxy counsel appearing for the appellant. A bare reading of the above facts shows that the exhibited an utterly casual attitude in the pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time VIJAY ASIJA 2026.04.22 11.24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 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 pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to April 18, 202 Vijay Asija Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No FAO-3859-2019 (O & M) of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor his 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 Ordered accordingly. Pending application(s), if any, shall stands disposed of. , 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No 2 of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that counsel are seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other the same for non-prosecution. Pending application(s), if any, shall stands disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE VIJAY ASIJA 2026.04.22 11.24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document