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Ratan Singh and Others v. Irfan Ali and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC29 Jan 2026FAO/1517/2020

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Punjab and Haryana High Court, FAO-1517 of 2020 (O&M), decided 29.01.2026 by Nidhi Gupta, J. (oral): claimants' appeal for enhancement of MACT Gurugram award dated 24.07.2019 dismissed for non-prosecution after repeated non-appearance of appellants and counsel on 02.05.2025 and 29.01.2026 despite last opportunity; casual and careless approach of appellants noted; pending applications disposed of. No statutes or precedents cited; no advocates named.

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The appellants adopted an utterly casual and careless approach; neither the appellants nor their counsel are seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. ¶20

Ratan Singh and Others Vs Irfan Ali and Others — Punjab & Haryana HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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268

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FAO-1517 of 2020 (O&M) Date of Decision: 29.01.2026

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Ratan Singh and Ors. .… Appellants

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Versus

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Irfan Ali and Ors .... Respondents

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BEFORE: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA

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Present: - None.

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NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL)

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The present appeal has been filed by the appellants-claimants seeking enhancement of compensation by modifying the Award dated 24.07.2019 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Gurugram.

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The matter pertains to the year 2020 and notice is yet to be

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issued in the present case. On the last date of hearing i.e. on 02.05.2025, following order was passed by this Court:-

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“There is no representation on behalf of the appellants, despite the case having been called twice. In the interest of justice, adjourned to 29.01.2026.

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Registry to inform learned counsel for the appellants about the date fixed.

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Last opportunity is granted to learned counsel for the appellants to address arguments, as the matter pertains to the year 2020 and notice is yet to be issued in the same.”

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AMIT KHANCHI 2026.01.29 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order

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FAO-1517 of 2020 (O&M) -2-

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Today also none has put in appearance on behalf of the

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appellants.

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A bare reading of the above facts shows that the appellants have exhibited an utterly casual attitude in their 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 appellants in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the appellants have adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the appellants nor their counsel are seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss the same for non-prosecution.

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Ordered accordingly.

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Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

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29.01.2026 ( NIDHI GUPTA ) amit JUDGE

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Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No

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AMIT KHANCHI 2026.01.29 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order

Ratan Singh and Others v. Irfan Ali and Others

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