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2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 126
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG
W. Diengdoh, J
MADANLAL SWAMI – Appellant
Versus
ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANZ INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND 2 ORS. – Respondent
MC(MACApp) No. 5 of 2025
Important Points
Subject
Civil - Motor Accident Claims
Headnote
For the Appellants/Petitioners: B. Iawim, Philemon Nongbri
For the Respondents: D. Hynniewta
| Table of Content |
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| 1. proceeding ex-parte against a party that fails to appear despite final opportunity. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. condonation of delay in filing an appeal upon showing sufficient cause. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. procedural directions for diarizing an appeal and disposal of the miscellaneous application. (Para 6 , 7) |
Serial No. 03
Regular List
i) Whether approved for reporting in Law journals etc.: 1
ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. Heard Mr. B. Iawim, learned counsel for the applicant, who has submitted that this Court vide order dated 30.04.2026, has given last opportunity to the respondent No. 1 to appear before this Court, however, the said respondent No. 1 has failed to make his appearance today. It is prayed that necessary orders may be passed in this regard.
2. Since the respondent No. 1 has failed to appear, accordingly, matter shall proceed ex-parte against such respondent.
3. Mr. D. Hynniewta, learned counsel is present on behalf of the respondent No. 2.
4. This is an application for condonation of delay in filing the related appeal against the impugned judgment and order dated 03.03.2025 passed by the Court of the learned MACT, Tura, West Garo Hills District in MACT Case No. 1 of 2024.
5. This Court on consideration of the submission made, is convinced that sufficient grounds have been cited to allow condonation of such delay. Accordingly, delay is condoned.
6. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission after 2(two) weeks.
7. Misc. Case disposed of.
