Appeal dismissed due to excessive adjournments. Courts condemn mechanical adjournments. Follow rules to avoid dismissal.

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....CESTAT ALLAHABAD dismissed an appeal due to abatement for adjourning the matter beyond three times, citing Rule 20 of CESTAT Procedure Rules, 1982. Referring to ISHWARLAL MALI RATHOD case, the Tribunal emphasized the Supreme Court's disapproval of mechanical adjournments, highlighting the need to avoid excessive delays in proceedings. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to statutory limits on adjournments to prevent non-prosecution of appeals.....