1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL JURISDICTION SUIT NO. 514 OF 2003 Hari Ramchandra Kini. .... Plaintiff. V/s. Chairman Punjab National Bank. .... Defendant. ....... None for the Plaintiff. Mr. S.Y. Amare for the Defendant. ........ CORAM : DR. D.Y. CHANDRACHUD, J. 18TH FEBRUARY 2008. P.C. :- The suit has been instituted against the Chairman of the Punjab National Bank for the recovery of an amount of Rs.20,80,868/- as and by way of damages. Since 22nd November 2007, the Plaintiff who appears in person remained absent. The suit was thereafter on Board on 29th November 2008, 13th December 2007, 17th December 2 2007 and 21st January 2008. An affidavit has been filed by the Senior Manager of the Bank stating that the Plaintiff, who was an ex-employee of the Bank, has expired on 2nd November 2007. A copy of the Death Certificate dated 29th November 2007 has been annexed to the affidavit. In these circumstances, since the period of 90 days has already lapsed since 2nd November 2007, the suit stands abated. ------