IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 207 Sheela Surender and another CORAM: Present:- NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) dismissal of the claim petition by the learned Tribunal, with a delay of 123 days in refilling the same. Notice of motion is yet to be issued in the appeal. Order sheets shows that since the inception there was no representat last date of hearing i.e. 17.11.2025 learned counsel for the appellant had put in appearance, however, instead of making arguments, sought adjournment. On his request, the matter was adjourned for today i.e. 10.4.2026. However, today there is no representation on behalf of appellant. appellant ha FAO-7431-2018 (O & M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.7431 of 2018 Date of decision : Versus Surender and another CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for the appellant. NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) The appeal has been filed by the claimant against the dismissal of the claim petition by the learned Tribunal, Jind vide Award dated 28.11.2017. The present appeal pertains to the year 2018 and filed with a delay of 123 days in refilling the same. Notice of motion is yet to be issued in the appeal. Order sheets shows that since the inception there was no representation on behalf of appellant and it is only on the last date of hearing i.e. 17.11.2025 learned counsel for the appellant had put in appearance, however, instead of making arguments, sought adjournment. On his request, the matter was adjourned for today i.e. 10.4.2026. However, today there is no representation on behalf of appellant. A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant has exhibited an utterly casual attitude in the pursuit of the 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.7431 of 2018 (O & M) Date of decision :-10.04.2026 …..Appellant …..Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA The appeal has been filed by the claimant against the dismissal of the claim petition by the learned Motor Accident Claims vide Award dated 28.11.2017. The present appeal pertains to the year 2018 and filed with a delay of 123 days in refilling the same. Notice of motion is yet to be issued in the appeal. Order sheets shows that since the inception ion on behalf of appellant and it is only on the last date of hearing i.e. 17.11.2025 learned counsel for the appellant had put in appearance, however, instead of making arguments, sought adjournment. On his request, the matter was adjourned for today i.e. 10.4.2026. However, today there is no representation on behalf of A bare reading of the above facts shows that the exhibited an utterly casual attitude in the pursuit of the VIJAY ASIJA 2026.04.17 16.51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document present litigation. It is to be appreciated that ver of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant has adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to April 10, 202 Vijay Asija Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No FAO-7431-2018 (O & M) present litigation. It is to be appreciated that ver of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor his 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. , 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No 2 present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant 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 2026.04.17 16.51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document