Dilbag Singh v. State of Haryana and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissal/closure for non-prosecution: no representation for petitioner; 'not interested in pursuing the instant matter'. Background: challenge to Financial Commissioner, Haryana order dated 17.09.2014 (Annexure P-4) remanding matter to District Collector, Gurgaon for fresh decision after inviting fresh applications; petitioner and respondents No.4 and 5 free to apply afresh; notice of motion 01.05.2015 without stay; counsel's recorded admission of petitioner caught using unfair means in examination and two-year debarment; order sheet of 11.07.2017; adjournments to 25.07.2017 and beyond; pending applications closed; copy of order to petitioner.
What did the court decide?
The Court concluded that the petitioner was not interested in pursuing the matter any further, there being no representation on the petitioner's behalf after repeated adjournments taken at the petitioner's counsel's request.