Lok Prakashan Appeals Dismissed by Gujarat HC

Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 09/07/2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Lok Prakashan Limited (appellant) vs Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement & ANR (respondent).
• Nature: Two first appeals (No. 2607/2011 and No. 2606/2011) filed under Section 42 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
• Background: Appeals challenged the order dated 24‑06‑2011 of the Appellate Tribunal, which had reversed the Adjudicating Authority’s order dated 26‑09‑2009.
• Procedural History: Appeals were listed as “old matters.” Counsel for the appellant withdrew; no appellant or counsel appeared before the bench.
• Court Observation: The bench observed that the appellants appeared uninterested in pursuing the appeals.

Final Outcome

• The Court dismissed both appeals for default under Order 41 Rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
• No order as to costs was made.

Topics: Court Dismissal, Money Laundering Act, Legal Dispute