FAO-6039 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 250 Jasandeep Singh Amrinder Singh and CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. is to the Award dated Claims Tribunal, File No. 13 of 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, was allowed and awarded as 2. sheet(s) reveals that notice in the present appeal is yet to be issued. Further, the 09.08.2018, on accou on the last date of hearing i.e. 18.10.2019, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. 12 days in filing and 3. has exhibited an utterly casual attitude in litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the 6039-2017 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO Date of Decision: Jasandeep Singh Versus Amrinder Singh and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None. NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) Challenge in the present appeal filed by the is to the Award dated 16.10.2015 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bathinda, whereby the claim petition bearing MACT 13 of 01.04.2014, filed by the appellant 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, was allowed and awarded as compensation to the appellant The matter pertains to the year 20 reveals that notice in the present appeal is yet to be issued. Further, the present appeal was adjourned twice i.e. on 22.02.2018 and 09.08.2018, on account of non-appearance on behalf of the on the last date of hearing i.e. 18.10.2019, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. 12 days in filing and 245 days in refilling the 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-6039-2017 (O&M) Date of Decision: 19.08.2025 .… Appellant .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Challenge in the present appeal filed by the injured-claimant passed by the learned Motor Accident , whereby the claim petition bearing MACT , filed by the appellant-claimant under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, was allowed and ₹85,000/- was The matter pertains to the year 2017. Perusal of the order- reveals that notice in the present appeal is yet to be issued. present appeal was adjourned twice i.e. on 22.02.2018 and appearance on behalf of the appellant; and on the last date of hearing i.e. 18.10.2019, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. Moreover, there is delay of in refilling the present appeal. 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 claimant passed by the learned Motor Accident , whereby the claim petition bearing MACT claimant under Section was reveals that notice in the present appeal is yet to be issued. present appeal was adjourned twice i.e. on 22.02.2018 and appellant; and on the last date of hearing i.e. 18.10.2019, the same was adjourned at the re is delay of pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the RISHU KATARIA 2025.08.20 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-6039 Court has been expended in affording 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. 4. 5. 19.08.2025 rishu 6039-2017 (O&M) -2- 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 .2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable 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 opportunities to the appellant in the adopted an utterly seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this RISHU KATARIA 2025.08.20 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.