IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 122 Darshan Singh and others Sukhdev Singh and others CORAM: Present:- NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) against the judgment and decree dated 07.2.2020 passed by the learned Additional District Judge, and decree dated 25.11.2016 passed by the learned Divn.), Bathinda has been set aside. of motion has not been issued in the matter. The order sheets shows that as many as three times the matter has been listed for hearing, out of which on two dates representation on behalf of appellants and on 20.3.2023 the matter was adjourned on request of learned counsel for the appellants. Vide last order dated 21.4.2025, last opportunity was granted to the appellants intimate learned counsel for the appellants. RSA-1282-2022 (O & M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Regular Second Appeal No.1282 of 2022 Date of decision :-21.07.2025 Darshan Singh and others Versus Sukhdev Singh and others CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for the appellants. NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) The appellants/defendants have filed the present appeal against the judgment and decree dated 07.2.2020 passed by the Additional District Judge, Bathinda, whereby the judgment and decree dated 25.11.2016 passed by the learned Bathinda has been set aside. The matter pertains to the year 2022 and till date notice of motion has not been issued in the matter. The order sheets shows that as many as three times the matter has been listed for hearing, out of which on two dates i.e. 30.11.2022 and 21.4.2025 there was no representation on behalf of appellants and on 20.3.2023 the matter was adjourned on request of learned counsel for the appellants. Vide last order dated 21.4.2025, last opportunity was granted to the appellants to argue the matter and the Registry was directed to intimate learned counsel for the appellants. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Regular Second Appeal No.1282 of 2022 (O & M) .2025 …..Appellants …..Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA The appellants/defendants have filed the present appeal against the judgment and decree dated 07.2.2020 passed by the Bathinda, whereby the judgment and decree dated 25.11.2016 passed by the learned Civil Judge (Sr. The matter pertains to the year 2022 and till date notice of motion has not been issued in the matter. The order sheets shows that as many as three times the matter has been listed for hearing, out i.e. 30.11.2022 and 21.4.2025 there was no representation on behalf of appellants and on 20.3.2023 the matter was adjourned on request of learned counsel for the appellants. Vide last order dated 21.4.2025, last opportunity was granted to the to argue the matter and the Registry was directed to intimate learned counsel for the appellants. As per office report, VIJAY ASIJA 2025.07.22 09.36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document learned counsel for the appellants has been informed telephonically regarding the date fixed. Despite that there is no representation behalf of appellants today. appellants the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been e appellants have 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 July 21, 202 Vijay Asija Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No RSA-1282-2022 (O & M) learned counsel for the appellants has been informed telephonically regarding the date fixed. Despite that there is no representation behalf of appellants today. A bare reading of the above facts shows that the s have exhibited an utterly casual attitude in the pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the s in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellants nor their 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. , 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No 2 learned counsel for the appellants has been informed telephonically regarding the date fixed. Despite that there is no representation on 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 xpended in affording opportunities to the in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellants 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 2025.07.22 09.36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document