The High Court dismissed the appeal by the owner of an offending car for non-prosecution. Despite multiple notices and adjournments, neither the appellant nor their counsel appeared to pursue the challenge against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Award.
The appeal was dismissed for non-prosecution.
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FAO-3400-2019 (O&M) -1-
IN THE H I GH COURT OF PUNJAB AND H ARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
235-A FA O -3400-2019 (O&M)
Dat e of Decision: 29.04.2026
Charanjit S ingh .… Appellant
Versus Kamlesh G upta @ Kamlesh Kumar and ot h ers .... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA
Present: - None.
NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL)
RISHU KATARIA 2026.05.01 12:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.
FAO-3400-2019 (O&M) -2-
“Perusal of the file r e veals that on the last date o f hearing i.e. 13.03.2023, notic e s to the appellant(s) as well as their counsel (in all cases) we r e ordered to be issued. Pursuant thereto, as p e r office report, learned counsel for the appellant(s) have bee n duly informed about the date fixed; whereas notice(s) iss u ed to the appellant(s) (in all cases) have been received back duly served. However, none has put in appearance on thei r behalf.
In the interest of justice , adjourned to 31.07.2025. A photocopy of this o r der be placed on the files o f other connected cases.”
prosecutio n
Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No
Whether Reportable Yes/No
RISHU KATARIA 2026.05.01 12:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the appeal should be dismissed for lack of appearance by the appellant.
Charanjit Singh
Kamlesh Gupta @ Kamlesh Kumar and others
Nidhi Gupta
As recorded by the court registry
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