M/S. JOHN IMPEX (PVT.) LTD. & ANR. versus ATHUL KAPUR & ORS
Appellants failed to provide sufficient or cogent reason for non-appearance despite receipt of notice in both Hindi and English regarding the date of hearing. There was no irregularity in service that prejudiced their case, and the intention was to delay proceedings; thus, no ground existed for setting aside the ex parte decree.
- Parties
- Appellant: M/S. John Impex (Pvt.) Ltd. & Anr.; Respondent: Athul Kapur & Ors.
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 31 July 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Order of High Court of Delhi in F.a.o. 50 of 2005
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed with costs.
- Legal Topics
- Ex Parte Decree, Eviction, Landlord Tenant Dispute, Setting Aside Ex Parte Decree
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Parties
M/S. John Impex (Pvt.) Ltd. & Anr.
Appellant
Athul Kapur & Ors.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Order of High Court of Delhi in F.a.o. 50 of 2005
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellants were duly served notice for the hearing fixed on 15.7.2004
- 2 Whether sufficient cause existed for the appellants' non-appearance warranting setting aside of the ex parte decree
Ratio Decidendi
Appellants failed to provide sufficient or cogent reason for non-appearance despite receipt of notice in both Hindi and English regarding the date of hearing. There was no irregularity in service that prejudiced their case, and the intention was to delay proceedings; thus, no ground existed for setting aside the ex parte decree.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed accordingly with costs assessed at Rs.10,000/-.
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