The appellant filed an appeal in 2022, repeatedly sought adjournments, and failed to deposit costs ordered on 28.02.2024. The court noted a lack of intent to prosecute and dismissed the appeal for non-prosecution.
The appeal was dismissed for non-prosecution; pending applications were disposed off.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
RSA-1031-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision : 26.11.2024
Tirath Singh ... Appellant(s) Versus Bhupinder Singh ... Respondent(s)
CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN
Present : Mr. Arun Takhi, Advocate for the appellant.
ALKA SARIN, J. (Oral)
“A request for an adjournment has been made by learned counsel for the appellant on the ground he needs some time to inspect the record of the Courts which was requisitioned vide order dated 14.12.2022. Though no ground is made out to further adjourn the matter however, in the interest of justice, adjourned to 26.11.2024 subject to payment of Rs.5000/- as costs to be deposited with the High Court Lawyers’ Welfare Fund.”
Yogesh Sharma 2024.11.27 10:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. High Court Chandigarh
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RSA-1031-2022 (O&M)
with the order dated 28.02.2024. It appears that the appellant is not interested in pursuing the present appeal. In view thereof, this Court is left with no other option but to dismiss the present appeal for non-prosecution.
26.11.2024 ( ALKA SARIN ) Yogesh Sharma JUDGE
NOTE: Whether speaking/non-speaking: Speaking Whether reportable: YES/NO
Yogesh Sharma 2024.11.27 10:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. High Court Chandigarh
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the present appeal should be allowed or dismissed given the non-payment of costs and lack of active prosecution.
Whether the leave to adjourn can be granted for further inspection of record when no ground is made out.
Tirath Singh
Bhupinder Singh
Alka Sarin
As recorded by the court registry
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