Union of India v. Sh Anil Sharma & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge Bench of Mr. Justice Girish Kathpalia dismissed an appeal for non-prosecution, noting the death of respondent No.1 in 2018 and unexplained failure by the appellant to proceed with officials' duties. Costs against the appellant and recovering officials were ordered.
What did the court decide?
The appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution. Costs of Rs. 35,000/- were ordered to be deposited by the appellant within two weeks.