RSA-3567- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 229 Gurgaon Gramin Bank Smt. Imart Devi CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. judgment and decree dated Judge, Narnaul 1 to 4 was allowed reversing the judgment and decree dated passed by the learned 2. hearing 04.04.2025 was passed -2001 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RSA Date of Decision: Gurgaon Gramin Bank Versus Smt. Imart Devi and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for the appellant. None for respondents No. 1 to 4. Respondent No. 5 proceeded ex parte (vide order dated 01.10.2002). NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The appellant-plaintiff/Bank is judgment and decree dated 01.06.2001, passed by the learned Narnaul, vide which the appeal filed by was allowed reversing the judgment and decree dated passed by the learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), The matter pertains to the year 20 04.04.2025, when this case was listed was passed by this Court:- “The matter has come up for hearing after 2003. As per office report, both the learned counsel for the appellant has been informed through e and respondents No.1 to 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RSA-3567-2001 (O&M) Date of Decision: 10.09.2025 .… Appellant .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for respondents No. 1 to 4. ex parte . is in second appeal against the , passed by the learned District e which the appeal filed by defendant-respondents No. was allowed reversing the judgment and decree dated 17.02.1999, Civil Judge (Junior Division), Narnaul. The matter pertains to the year 2001 and on the last date of was listed for hearing, following order s come up for hearing after As per office report, both the learned counsel appellant has been informed through e-mail and respondents No.1 to 4 have been served. As per in second appeal against the District respondents No. , on the last date of following order s come up for hearing after As per office report, both the learned counsel mail have been served. As per RISHU KATARIA 2025.09.12 09:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. RSA-3567- 3. received which reads as follows: Sole Appellant Respondent No. 1 Respondents No. 2 and 3 Respondent No. 4 Respondent No. 5 4. issued to learned counsel previously representing the parties have been received back either of the parties. 5. the appellant long pendency of the present second appeal before this Court for a period of more than same, as no attempt has been made by counsel or to engage a new counsel. -2001 (O&M) -2- order sheets, respondent No.1 to 4 had already represented by counsel. However, there is no representation on behalf of any of the parties. In the interest of justice, let actual date of hearing notice be issued to the parties as well as learned counsel for the par Registry shall also make an effort through the Sarpanch of the concerned village as well as SHO of the concerned area to effect service so that effective steps can be taken to dispose of the matter.” Pursuant thereto, office report received which reads as follows:- Sole Appellant Served through Rahul Yadav. Respondent No. 1 Served through son age not mentioned. Respondents No. 2 and 3 Served through brother, age not Respondent No. 4 Duly served. Respondent No. 5 Ex parte vide order dated 1.10.2002. Office report dated 09.09.2025 issued to learned counsel previously representing the parties have been received back served. However, none has put in appearance on behalf of either of the parties. In view of the aforesaid premise, appellant-Bank would be a futile exercise. It appears that due to sheer long pendency of the present second appeal before this Court for a period of more than 24 years, the appellant-Bank has same, as no attempt has been made by counsel or to engage a new counsel. espondent No.1 to 4 had already been represented by counsel. However, there is no behalf of any of the parties. In the interest of justice, let actual date of issued to the parties as well as learned counsel for the parties for 10.09.2025. Registry shall also make an effort through the concerned village as well as SHO of the concerned area to effect service upon the parties, so that effective steps can be taken to dispose of the Pursuant thereto, office report dated 09.09.2025 has been Served through Rahul Yadav. Served through son age not mentioned. Served through brother, age not mentioned. Ex parte vide order dated 1.10.2002. 09.09.2025, further indicates that notices issued to learned counsel previously representing the parties have been served. However, none has put in appearance on behalf of In view of the aforesaid premise, issuance of fresh notice to would be a futile exercise. It appears that due to sheer long pendency of the present second appeal before this Court for a period Bank has lost interest in pursuing the appellant-Bank to contact its been represented by counsel. However, there is no In the interest of justice, let actual date of issued to the parties as well as Registry shall also make an effort through the concerned village as well as SHO of upon the parties, 09.09.2025 has been , further indicates that notices issued to learned counsel previously representing the parties have been served. However, none has put in appearance on behalf of issuance of fresh notice to would be a futile exercise. It appears that due to sheer long pendency of the present second appeal before this Court for a period lost interest in pursuing the its RISHU KATARIA 2025.09.12 09:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. RSA-3567- 6. disposed of application within a period of if so, advised. 7. 10.09.2025 rishu -2001 (O&M) -3- Be that as it may, the instant regular second appeal is disposed of, with liberty to the appellant- application within a period of 06 weeks from today for reviving the same, if so, advised. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. .2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable Be that as it may, the instant regular second appeal is -Bank, to move an appropriate from today for reviving the same, Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Be that as it may, the instant regular second appeal is to move an appropriate from today for reviving the same, RISHU KATARIA 2025.09.12 09:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.