IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 211 Sunita Rani Suresh Pal and others CORAM: Present:- NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) enhancement of compensation awarded by the learned Accident Claims Tribunal, Karnal. for non-prosecution vide order dated 23.3.2023 passed by a ordinate Bench of this Court, which reads as follows : FAO-3413-2016 (O & M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.3413 of 2016 Date of decision : Sunita Rani Versus Suresh Pal and others CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for the appellant. Mr. Neeraj Khanna, Advocate for respondent No.3-Insurance Company. NIDHI GUPTA J. (Oral) The appellant has filed the present appeal for enhancement of compensation awarded by the learned Accident Claims Tribunal, Karnal. Order sheets shows that the present appeal was dismissed prosecution vide order dated 23.3.2023 passed by a ordinate Bench of this Court, which reads as follows : “None is present on behalf of the appellant. Same was the position on 02.03.2017, 28.09.2017, 09.04.2018, 29.05.2018, 26.10.2018 and 24.04.2019 and it was on 06.09.2019 that learned counsel for the appellant was present whereupon notice of motion was issued for 19.03.2020. Again on 24.01.2023, none was present on behalf of the appellant whereupon it was adjourned to 01.02.2023 subject to payment of costs of 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 3413 of 2016 (O & M) Date of decision :-26.03.2025 …..Appellant …..Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Neeraj Khanna, Advocate for Mr. Deepak Suri, Adv. Insurance Company. The appellant has filed the present appeal for enhancement of compensation awarded by the learned Motor Order sheets shows that the present appeal was dismissed prosecution vide order dated 23.3.2023 passed by a co- ordinate Bench of this Court, which reads as follows :- None is present on behalf of the appellant. Same was the position on 02.03.2017, 28.09.2017, 09.04.2018, 29.05.2018, 26.10.2018 and 24.04.2019 and it was on 06.09.2019 that learned appellant was present whereupon notice of motion was issued for 19.03.2020. Again on 24.01.2023, none was present on behalf of the appellant whereupon it was adjourned to 01.02.2023 subject to payment of costs of VIJAY ASIJA 2025.03.28 19.25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document restored stage of service of respondents. Even today there is no representation on behalf of appellant. appellant 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 h has adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the applicant FAO-3413-2016 (O & M) Rs.1,000/- to be deposited in the Punjab a Haryana High Court Advocates' Welfare Fund. On 01.02.2023, learned counsel contended that notice could not be issued to the respondents as inadvertently process fee could not be filed whereupon it was ordered that on needful being done within one week, unserved respondents for 23.03.2023. 2. As per office report dated 30.01.2023, costs of Rs.1,000/- has not been deposited while as per office report dated 21.03.2023, the have been served. 3. Mr. Brij Bhushan Deepak Suri, Advocate, puts in appearance on behalf of respondent No.3. However, none is present on behalf of the appellant or for that matter, respondent Nos. 1 and 2. 4. Dismissed for non Thereafter, vide order dated 19.5.2023 the appeal was The matter pertains to the year stage of service of respondents. Even 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 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 h adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the applicant-appellant nor its counsel are seriously interested 2 to be deposited in the Punjab and Haryana High Court Advocates' Welfare Fund. On 01.02.2023, learned counsel contended that notice could not be issued to the respondents as inadvertently process fee could not be filed whereupon it was ordered that on needful being done within one week, fresh notice be issued to the unserved respondents for 23.03.2023. As per office report dated 30.01.2023, costs has not been deposited while as per office report dated 21.03.2023, the respondents Mr. Brij Bhushan Sharma, Advocate for Mr. Deepak Suri, Advocate, puts in appearance on behalf of respondent No.3. However, none is present on behalf of the appellant or for that matter, respondent Nos. 1 and 2. Dismissed for non-prosecution.” ated 19.5.2023 the appeal was The matter pertains to the year 2016 and is still at the stage of service of respondents. Even today there is no 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 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 VIJAY ASIJA 2025.03.28 19.25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to March 26 Vijay Asija Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No FAO-3413-2016 (O & M) 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. 6, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No 3 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 2025.03.28 19.25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document