FAO-7585 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 234 Karam Singh Pal Singh and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. complainant seeks ₹4,93,689/- learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, bearing MACP/691/48/2014 dated 2. 3. appeal was dismissed for non a co-ordinate Bench of this Court. Subsequently, the present appeal was restored vide order dated 26.08.2016 7585-2014 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO Date of Decision: Karam Singh Versus Pal Singh and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) By way filing the present appeal, the complainant seeks enhancement of the compensation amount of - awarded him vide impugned Award dated learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, MACP/691/48/2014 dated 31.07.2013. The present appeal pertains to the year 20 Perusal of the order-sheets reveals that appeal was dismissed for non-prosecution vide order dated 19.10.2015 by ordinate Bench of this Court. Subsequently, the present appeal was restored vide order dated 26.08.2016, which reads as follows: “CM No. 4833 of 2016. This is an application seeking condonation of delay of one day in filing the appeal. For the reasons stated in the application, the same is allowed. Delay of one day in filing the appeal is condoned. CM No. 4834 of 2016 Present appeal was dismissed by a coordi (K.Kannan, J) due to consistent default on part of the appellant to appear before the court. However, for the reasons stated in the application restored to its original number and position subject to IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-7585-2014 (O&M) Date of Decision: 10.09.2025 .… Appellant .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA By way filing the present appeal, the appellant/injured/ nhancement of the compensation amount of vide impugned Award dated 28.04.2014 by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Patiala, in a Claim Petition 31.07.2013. pertains to the year 2014. sheets reveals that earlier the present prosecution vide order dated 19.10.2015 by ordinate Bench of this Court. Subsequently, the present appeal was , which reads as follows:- is an application seeking condonation of delay of one day in filing the appeal. For the reasons stated in the application, the same is allowed. Delay of one day in filing Present appeal was dismissed by a coordinate bench (K.Kannan, J) due to consistent default on part of the appellant to appear before the court. However, for the reasons stated in the application, same is allowed. Appeal is restored to its original number and position subject to appellant/injured/ nhancement of the compensation amount of by the etition earlier the present prosecution vide order dated 19.10.2015 by ordinate Bench of this Court. Subsequently, the present appeal was is an application seeking condonation of delay of one day in filing the appeal. For the reasons stated in the application, the same is allowed. Delay of one day in filing nate bench (K.Kannan, J) due to consistent default on part of the appellant to appear before the court. However, for the , same is allowed. Appeal is restored to its original number and position subject to RISHU KATARIA 2025.09.12 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-7585 3. 09.08.2018 present appeal was listed i.e. 20.02.2019, 31.05.2019 and 29.10.2019 account of non 02 dates of hearing i.e. adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant 4. appellant, despite the case having been called twice 5. has 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 in the interest of justice. On the other h casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant counsel is Court is left with no other option except to prosecution. 6. 7. 10.09.2025 rishu 7585-2014 (O&M) -2- payment of Rs.1000/- as costs. Same be remitted to Punjab Legal Services Authority. Be listed as per roster.” Thereafter, notice in the present appeal was issued on 09.08.2018. Further perusal of the order-sheets reveals that present appeal was listed for hearing 05 time 20.02.2019, 31.05.2019 and 29.10.2019 account of non-appearance on behalf of the appellant of hearing i.e. 10.01.2023 and 15.01.2025, adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant Today again, none has put in appearance on behalf of the appellant, despite the case having been called twice A bare reading of the above 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 in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant ha casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant 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 also stand disposed of .09.2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable as costs. Same be remitted to Punjab Be listed as per roster.” notice in the present appeal was issued on sheets reveals that thereafter, the for hearing 05 times, out of which on 03 dates 20.02.2019, 31.05.2019 and 29.10.2019, the same was adjourned on appearance on behalf of the appellant; and on remaining 10.01.2023 and 15.01.2025, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. Today again, none has put in appearance on behalf of the appellant, despite the case having been called twice. facts shows that the appellant exhibited an utterly casual attitude in his 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 and, the appellant has adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor his seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss the same for non- Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No as costs. Same be remitted to Punjab notice in the present appeal was issued on thereafter, the dates on and on remaining the same was Today again, none has put in appearance on behalf of 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 adopted an utterly his seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this RISHU KATARIA 2025.09.12 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.