FAO-570-2019 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 231 Darshana Ram Avtar CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) the impugned Award dated Accident Claims Tribunal, M.A.C. Petition under Section 166 of the and an amount of appellant-claimant along with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of filing of petition till actual realization. was issued way back sheets reveals that on 28.01.2020, when this case was listed for hearing, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. On the last date of hearing i.e. 23.11.2022, the appel un-represented. appellant, despite the case having been called twice. 2019 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO Date of Decision: Versus Ram Avtar and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for the appellant. Mr. Rajesh Hooda, Advocate for respondents No. 1 and 2 (owner and driver). NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The appellant-claimant has filed the instant the impugned Award dated 19.07.2018 Accident Claims Tribunal, Rohtak, whereby the claim petition bearing . Petition No. 10 of 2016 dated 01.0 under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and an amount of ₹1,75,693/- was awarded as compensation to the claimant along with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of filing of petition till actual realization. The present appeal is of the year 20 was issued way back vide order dated 24.07.2019. Perusal of the order sheets reveals that on 28.01.2020, when this case was listed for hearing, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. On the last date of hearing i.e. 23.11.2022, the appel represented. Today again, none has put in appearance on behalf of the appellant, despite the case having been called twice. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-570-2019 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.07.2025 .… Appellant .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA for respondents No. 1 and 2 (owner and driver). filed the instant appeal against passed by the learned Motor , whereby the claim petition bearing dated 01.09.2016 filed by the claimant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, was partly allowed; was awarded as compensation to the claimant along with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of The present appeal is of the year 2019 and notice of motion vide order dated 24.07.2019. Perusal of the order- sheets reveals that on 28.01.2020, when this case was listed for hearing, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. On the last date of hearing i.e. 23.11.2022, the appellant had gone Today again, none has put in appearance on behalf of the appellant, despite the case having been called twice. against passed by the learned Motor , whereby the claim petition bearing was awarded as compensation to the claimant along with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of of motion sheets reveals that on 28.01.2020, when this case was listed for hearing, the same was adjourned at the request of learned counsel for the appellant. gone Today again, none has put in appearance on behalf of the RISHU KATARIA 2025.07.09 09:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-570-2019 has exhibited an utterly casual attitude i 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 nor counsel is Court is left with no other option except to prosecution. 07.07.2025 rishu 2019 (O&M) -2- A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant exhibited an utterly casual attitude i 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 nor 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 stands disposed of. .2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant exhibited an utterly casual attitude in her 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 has adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellant nor her 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 stands disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellant 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 seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this RISHU KATARIA 2025.07.09 09:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.