FAO-3574 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 238 Maffu Khan and another Hemant CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) and owner, respectively have filed the impugned Award dated 01.02.2021, passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Faridabad, compensation to the tune of the appellants were held liable the year 20 filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 was issued co-ordinate Bench on 22.08.2022. Pursuant thereto, as per office report, notice issued to the sole respondent has been received back unserved for want of complete address. gone un-represent sole respondent be again issued on furnishing of complete and correct address by learned counsel for the appellan inform learned counsel for the appellants about the date fixed. 3574-2022 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO Date of Decision: Maffu Khan and another Versus CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The appellants, namely, Maffu Khan and Mohd.Abrar/driver and owner, respectively have filed the impugned Award dated 01.02.2021, passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Faridabad, in MACP No. 122 of 2019, awarding compensation to the tune of ₹1,13,301/- to the claimant the appellants were held liable to pay the aforesaid compensation amount. Perusal of the order-sheet(s) shows that t 2022 and notice in the application bearing CM filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 was issued ordinate Bench on 22.08.2022. Pursuant thereto, as per office report, notice issued to the sole respondent has been received back unserved for want of complete address. On the last date of hearing i.e. 25.07.2023 represented. Accordingly, it was directed that fresh notice to the sole respondent be again issued on furnishing of complete and correct address by learned counsel for the appellan inform learned counsel for the appellants about the date fixed. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-3574-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision: 01.05.2025 .… Appellants .... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA s, namely, Maffu Khan and Mohd.Abrar/driver and owner, respectively have filed the present appeal against the impugned Award dated 01.02.2021, passed by the learned Motor Accident in MACP No. 122 of 2019, awarding to the claimant-respondent; and to pay the aforesaid compensation amount. sheet(s) shows that the matter pertains to in the application bearing CM-10201-CII-2022 filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 was issued by a ordinate Bench on 22.08.2022. Pursuant thereto, as per office report, notice issued to the sole respondent has been received back unserved for On the last date of hearing i.e. 25.07.2023, the appellants had it was directed that fresh notice to the sole respondent be again issued on furnishing of complete and correct address by learned counsel for the appellants and Registry was directed to inform learned counsel for the appellants about the date fixed. s, namely, Maffu Khan and Mohd.Abrar/driver appeal against the impugned Award dated 01.02.2021, passed by the learned Motor Accident in MACP No. 122 of 2019, awarding and he matter pertains to 2022 by a ordinate Bench on 22.08.2022. Pursuant thereto, as per office report, notice issued to the sole respondent has been received back unserved for , the appellants had it was directed that fresh notice to the sole respondent be again issued on furnishing of complete and correct and Registry was directed to RISHU KATARIA 2025.05.06 10:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-3574 the respondent could not be issued for want of correct address. Further, it is reported that lear about the date fixed. However, today their behalf, despite the case having been called twice. have exhibited an utterly casual attitude in litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant the interest of justice. On the other hand, utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor their counsel Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to non-prosecution. 01.05.2025 rishu 3574-2022 (O&M) -2- Office report dated 22.01.2024 the respondent could not be issued for want of correct address. Further, it is reported that learned counsel for the appellants has been duly informed about the date fixed. However, today again none has put in appearance on behalf, despite the case having been called twice. A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant ibited an utterly casual attitude in litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant the interest of justice. On the other hand, utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant counsel are seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to prosecution. Ordered accordingly. Pending application(s), if any, shall stands disposed of. .2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable 22.01.2024 indicates that fresh notice to the respondent could not be issued for want of correct address. Further, it ned counsel for the appellants has been duly informed again none has put in appearance on behalf, despite the case having been called twice. A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellants ibited an utterly casual attitude in their 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 appellants in the appellants have adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellants seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss the same for Pending application(s), if any, shall stands disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No indicates that fresh notice to the respondent could not be issued for want of correct address. Further, it again none has put in appearance on pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the in adopted an seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. the same for RISHU KATARIA 2025.05.06 10:19 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.