HARI SHANKAR RASTOGI versus SHRI SHAM MANOHAR AND ORS.

HARI SHANKAR RASTOGI versus SHRI SHAM MANOHAR AND ORS.

Cross-objection is like an appeal and survives independently, permitting determination even where the original appeal is withdrawn or dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Hari Shankar Rastogi; Respondents: Shri Sham Manohar and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 March 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Cross Objection, Appeal Withdrawal, Order 41 Rule 22

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Parties

Hari Shankar Rastogi

Appellant

Shri Sham Manohar and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Decision

  1. 1 Whether a cross-objection is maintainable even when the main appeal has been withdrawn

Ratio Decidendi

Cross-objection is like an appeal and survives independently, permitting determination even where the original appeal is withdrawn or dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Impugned judgment set aside
  • Cross-objections remitted to High Court for disposal on merits