SUSHILA AND OTHERS vs RAJESH AND ANOTHER

FAO-977-2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 134 FAO-977-2023(O&M) Date of decision: 26.05.2026 Sushila & Others ...Appellant(s) Vs. Rajesh & Another ...Respondent(s) CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present:- Mr. Sharad Choudhary, Advocate for the appellants. *** NIDHI GUPTA, J. CM-10831-CII-2026 This is an application under Order 41 Rule 19 read with Section 151 CPC for restoration of the main appeal at its original number, which was dismissed for non-prosecution vide order dated 22.04.2026 (Annexure A1). After going through the contents of the application, which is supported by affidavit of learned counsel for the applicants/appellants, the same is allowed subject to all just exceptions and main appeal i.e. FAO-977- 2023 is restored to its original number and is taken on board today itself. MAIN CASE Present appeal has been filed by the claimants assailing Award dated 20.10.2022 passed by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bhiwani (hereinafter ‘the learned Tribunal’) whereby Claim Petition filed by the claimants/appellants bearing No.MACP-175 dated 10.05.2018 under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act (hereinafter “the Act”), has been SUNENA 2026.05.27 17:5