IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA MJC No.1386 of 2008 JAMAL AKHTAR & ORS Versus PURNIA MUNICIPALITY THROUGH ITS SPECIAL OFFICER ----------- 03/ 01.05.2009 It appears, on account of laches on the part of the learned counsel for the petitioners, I.A. No. 5346 of 2007 filed in MJC No. 1639 of 2007 was dismissed for non-prosecution on 7.11.2007. For the failure of the counsel, the litigant should not be allowed to suffer. In the circumstances, I.A. No. 5346 of 2007 filed in MJC No. 1639 of 2007 is restored to its original file and number and the restoration application is, accordingly, disposed of. Arjun/ ( V.N. Sinha, J.)