FAO-3263 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 271 Smt. Nirmal and others Labh Singh and CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. seek enhancement of the compensation amount of to them vide impugned Award dated Accident Claims Tribunal, MACT Petition 2. sheet(s) reveals that have gone un was issued vide order dated 17.11.2022, in the absence of for the appellants. 3. appellant-claimants, despite the case having been called twice. 4. have exhibited an utterly casual attitude in litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the 3263-2018 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO Date of Decision: Smt. Nirmal and others Versus Labh Singh and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for the appellants. Mr. Saurabh Savara, Advocate for Mr. Punit Jain, Advocate for respondent No. 3. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) By way filing the present appeal, the seek enhancement of the compensation amount of vide impugned Award dated 02.08.2017 Accident Claims Tribunal, Kurukshetra, T Petition No. 286 of 2016 dated 08.07.2016 The matter pertains to the year 20 reveals that since the inception of present appeal, the appellants have gone un-represented. Even notice of motion in the presen was issued vide order dated 17.11.2022, in the absence of for the appellants. Today again, there is no representation on behalf of the claimants, 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 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-3263-2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: 25.08.2025 .… Appellants .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Saurabh Savara, Advocate for Mr. Punit Jain, Advocate for respondent No. 3. By way filing the present appeal, the appellant-claimants seek enhancement of the compensation amount of ₹19,53,000/- awarded 02.08.2017 by the learned Motor , in a claim petition bearing 08.07.2016. The matter pertains to the year 2018. Perusal of the order- since the inception of present appeal, the appellants represented. Even notice of motion in the present appeal was issued vide order dated 17.11.2022, in the absence of learned counsel there is no representation on behalf of the claimants, despite the case having been called twice. facts shows that the appellants exhibited an utterly casual attitude in their pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the awarded by the learned Motor bearing since the inception of present appeal, the appellants t appeal learned counsel there is no representation on behalf of the pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the RISHU KATARIA 2025.08.28 10:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-3263 Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor their counsel Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to non-prosecution. 5. 6. 25.08.2025 rishu 3263-2018 (O&M) -2- Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellant the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellant utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant counsel are 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 Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the appellants in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellants have adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellants seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss the same for Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No n adopted an seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. the same for RISHU KATARIA 2025.08.28 10:45 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.