IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 223 FAO-2206-2023(O&M) Date of decision: 11.07.2025 BAJRANG ..Appellant Versus URMILA ..Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Mr. D.P.S. Bajwa, Advocate for the appellant. * * * * ANIL KSHETARPAL , J. (Oral) 1. On 03.08.2023, notice in the application for condonation of delay was directed to be issued subject to deposit of Rs.25,000/- towards interim litigation expenses payable to the wife-respondent. The appellant has failed to deposit the amount for the last nearly two years. 2. An application for extending the period for depositing the amount has been filed. 3. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that the appellant is a poor man and could not arrange the amount. 4. On 15.01.2025, the following order was passed:- “As per office report, notice could not be issued to the respondent as litigation expenses in terms of order dated 03.08.2023 have not been deposited. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that necessary deposit shall be made within one week from today. In case, needful is done, notice be issued to respondent for 21.05.2025. However, in case, necessary steps are not taken, this appeal shall automatically stand dismissed.” MOHD AYUB 2025.07.14 15:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-2206-2023(O&M) -2- 5. In view of the aforesaid observations, the appeal already stands dismissed, hence, the application for condonation of delay is also dismissed. 6. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of. (ANIL KSHETARPAL) JUDGE (ROHIT KAPOOR) July 11th, 2025 JUDGE Ayub Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHD AYUB 2025.07.14 15:16 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.