DESA SINGH versus AJIT SINGH AND ORS.

DESA SINGH versus AJIT SINGH AND ORS.

Where an appellant is not represented due to circumstances beyond their control, the High Court ought to dismiss the appeal for default rather than decide the matter on merits.

Parties
Appellant: Desasingh; Respondents: Ajit Singh and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Order of the High Court set aside; matter remitted back to the High Court for fresh hearing on merits.
Legal Topics
Non Appearance of Counsel, Dismissal for Default, Second Appeal Procedure
Civil Procedure Non Appearance of Counsel Dismissal for Default Second Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Desasingh

Appellant

Ajit Singh and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court was correct in deciding the second appeal on merits when there was non-appearance by the appellant due to reasons beyond their control

Ratio Decidendi

Where an appellant is not represented due to circumstances beyond their control, the High Court ought to dismiss the appeal for default rather than decide the matter on merits.

Court Disposition

Order of the High Court set aside; matter remitted back to the High Court for fresh hearing on merits.

Orders

  • Order of High Court set aside
  • Matter remitted to High Court for hearing on merits