Surendra Singh M. Gujra v. Vasant Krishna Surve
Case brief
What is this about?
In a summary suit for recovery of debt, the defendant failed to appear after being served. The court relied on Order XXXVII Rule 3(6)(a) CPC to grant judgment and decree for the plaintiff's claimed amount with interest.
What did the court decide?
Suit decreed; defendant directed to pay Rs. 57,996.98 ps with further interest on Rs. 45,000/- @ 11% p.a. from filing date till realization.