IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA FAO No. 193 of 2013 Date of decision: 7th July, 2025 Naman Sharma …Appellant Versus Amar Nath Sharma and others …Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? For the Appellant: Mr. Ajay Sharma, Sr. Advocate with Mr.Tarun Bragta, Advocate. For the Respondents: Respondent No.1 is stated to have expired. Mr. Rajinder Singh Thakur, Advocate for respondent No.2. Mr. Manish Advocate vice Mr. Jagdish Thakur, Advocate for respondent No.3. Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge Despite availing opportunities, steps for substitution of deceased respondent No.1 have not been taken. 2 Learned counsel for appellant submits that despite making all efforts, neither appellant nor any other person on his behalf has come forward to take appropriate steps on account of death of respondent No.1 Amar Nath Sharma and therefore, he has expressed his inability to take appropriate steps in this regard. 2 3 In view of above statement of learned counsel for the appellant, it appears that appellant is not interested in pursuing the appeal. Accordingly, appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (Vivek Singh Thakur), Judge. 7th July, 2025(MS)