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2026:HHC:38643 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
RSA No. : 95 of 2016 Decided on : 11.09.2026 Malkiata …Appellant Versus Anil Kumar & Anr. …Respondents The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Virender Singh, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the appellant : None. For the respondents : Mr. Mohinder Verma & Mr. Sumit Sharma, Advocates.
Virender Singh, Judge
(Oral) On the last date of hearing, when the learned counsel for the appellant has pleaded no instructions, Court notices were ordered to be issued to the sole appellant Malkiata. As per the report, sole appellant has expired, as reported to the Process Server, by the Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Bhatain.
2. In such situation, this Court has left with no other option, but to dismiss the appeal in default.
3. Consequently, the present appeal is dismissed in default. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 1 Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes.
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4. Send down the records.
(Virender Singh)
Judge 11th September, 2026 (Pramod Kumar)