Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh

Order Date: July 16, 2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Atma Ram (individual)
  • Respondents: Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and others (state electricity distribution utility)
  • Case Reference: CM-3306-C-2023 in/and RSA-865-2023 (O&M), concerning matters arising in the year 2023.
  • The appeal remained at the preliminary hearing stage; no notice of motion had been issued.
  • Six earlier adjournments were granted, either on request of the appellant’s counsel or due to the appellant’s non‑appearance.
  • On 11 February 2025, the Court adjourned the matter to 4 December 2025 because the appellant’s counsel was unwell.
  • On 18 December 2025, the appellant again failed to appear for the hearing.
  • On the hearing date of 16 July 2026, the appellant’s counsel again did not appear, leading the Court to infer that the appellant was no longer interested in pursuing the appeal.

Final Outcome

  • The appeal was dismissed in default for want of prosecution.
  • No further penalties, costs, or proceedings were imposed.

Topics: Legal Dismissal, Power Distribution