FAO-1812 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 233 Jitender Jagdish and another CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. enhancement of the compensation amount of vide impugned Award dated Claims Tribunal, 2014 dated vehicular accident occurred on 30.10.2024. 2. sheet(s) reveals that notice in the present appeal is yet to be issued. the inception of pr times, out of which on 04 dates i.e. on 20.05.2019, 10.12.2019, 18.02.2020 and appearance on behalf of the appellant. On the last date of 17.01.2023 ‘….no further adjournment shall be granted on any account 1812-2017 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO Date of Decision: Versus Jagdish and another CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Kuldeep Jhanjhariya, Advocate for Mr. RS Malik, Advocate for the appellant. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) By way filing the present appeal, the injured enhancement of the compensation amount of vide impugned Award dated 05.08.2016 by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sonipat, in a claim petition bearing MACP No. 1847 of 2014 dated 09.12.2014, on account of injuries suffered by vehicular accident occurred on 30.10.2024. The matter pertains to the year 20 reveals that notice in the present appeal is yet to be issued. the inception of present appeal, the same was listed of hearing for 06 times, out of which on 04 dates i.e. on 20.05.2019, 10.12.2019, 18.02.2020 and 31.08.2022, the same was adjourned on account of non appearance on behalf of the appellant. On the last date of .2023, it was directed by a co-ordinate Bench of this Court that no further adjournment shall be granted on any account IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-1812-2017 (O&M) Date of Decision: 21.08.2025 .… Appellant .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Kuldeep Jhanjhariya, Advocate for Mr. RS Malik, Advocate for the appellant. By way filing the present appeal, the injured-claimant seeks enhancement of the compensation amount of ₹1,35,000/- awarded to him by the learned Motor Accident in a claim petition bearing MACP No. 1847 of , on account of injuries suffered by him in a motor vehicular accident occurred on 30.10.2024. The matter pertains to the year 2017. Perusal of the order- reveals that notice in the present appeal is yet to be issued. Since, esent appeal, the same was listed of hearing for 06 times, out of which on 04 dates i.e. on 20.05.2019, 10.12.2019, 31.08.2022, the same was adjourned on account of non- appearance on behalf of the appellant. On the last date of hearing ordinate Bench of this Court that no further adjournment shall be granted on any account’. seeks awarded to him by the learned Motor Accident in a claim petition bearing MACP No. 1847 of in a motor Since, esent appeal, the same was listed of hearing for 06 times, out of which on 04 dates i.e. on 20.05.2019, 10.12.2019, hearing ordinate Bench of this Court that RISHU KATARIA 2025.08.22 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-1812 3. appellant prays for an adjournment. the request for further adjournment. 4. 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 hand, the appellant ha casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant counsel is Court is left with no other option except to prosecution. 5. 6. 21.08.2025 rishu 1812-2017 (O&M) -2- Today again, learned proxy counsel appearing for the appellant prays for an adjournment. There is no jus the request for further adjournment. 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 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 .2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable earned proxy counsel appearing for the There is no justification to entertain 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 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 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 earned proxy counsel appearing for the pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant in the adopted an utterly seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this RISHU KATARIA 2025.08.22 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.