Lt Col Attar Singh (Retd) v. Prakhar Prabhakar Gupta & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The court set aside an order striking off the petitioner's defence in a suit following the deposit of outstanding rent arrears. Permission was granted to the petitioner to defend the suit and cross-examine plaintiff witnesses. A correction to the name of one respondent was also made. The petitioner continues to pay monthly user charges during the trial.
What did the court decide?
The impugned order dated 22.09.2014 was set aside and the defendant was granted permission to defend the suit, cross-examine witness and lead evidence.