SHC imposes cost Rs 10,000 for non-compliance of order

KARACHI (PPI): A division bench of Sindh High Court, comprising Justice Mushir Alam & Justice Muhammad Athar Saeed Tuesday imposed cost Rs 10,000 for non-compliance of court order. M/s Molasses Export Company Pvt Ltd., filed appeal against order passed by SHC single Judge Ms. Qaiser Iqbal, but its counsel was not present. Court order said: "Looking at prevailing shortage of judges, we have no option but to allow adjournment subject to cost of Rs 10,000 to be deposited in SHC Bar Library Fund. On May 28, 2009 specific direction was passed that if appellant's counsel will not be available on next date, some alternate arrangements be made to proceed with matter. But, Advocate Mushtaq A Memon, holding brief for Advocate Khalid Anwar has prayed for adjournment." Order said: "In case, no arrangement is made by appellant to proceed with matter on next date, cost may be enhanced, interim passed earlier shall be vacated and instant appeal may be dismissed for non-prosecution. Interim order passed earlier would remain in force till next date."