Nirmal Mehto v. Chander Shekhar Arora
Case brief
What is this about?
In a consent order, the Delhi High Court set aside an impugned judgment refusing to condone a 12-day delay in filing a leave to defend application, subject to costs. The trial court was directed to ensure disposal of the application within six months. Parties were directed to appear before the designated District and Sessions Judge for transfer.
What did the court decide?
Impugned judgment refusing to condone delay set aside subject to payment of Rs.15,000 costs; left to defend application to be disposed in six months; suit marked for transfer.