IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. FAO No. 39 of 2020 Decided on: 27.02.2026 ____________________________________________________ Sudershan Kumar ……….. appellant Versus Baldev and others ……….respondents ____________________________________________________ Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Bipin Chander Negi, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the appellant : Ms. Manjeet Kaur, Advocate, vice Mr. Naveen K. Bhardwaj, Advocate, for the appellant. For the respondents : Mr. Ashok Kumar Thakur, Advocate, for respondent No.1. ____________________________________________________ Bipin Chander Negi, Judge (oral) Consequential steps for bringing on record the legal heirs of deceased respondent No. 2 have not been taken within the prescribed period of limitation. In view thereof, the appeal in the case at hand stands abated insofar as respondent No.2 is concerned. The other connected appeal preferred by present respondent No.2 bearing FAO No. 157 of 2022 stands dismissed as being abated vide a separate order of even date. 2. Since no steps for bringing on record legal heirs of respondent No.2 have been taken since long, hence, the main matter is dismissed for non-prosecution. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Bipin Chander Negi) Judge 27th February, 2026 tarun 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?