The High Court of Delhi, under Article 227, directed the ADJ South East District Court to expedite the trial of probate case PC 20/2018. It ordered a time-framed schedule for evidence and arguments and mandated disposal within four months.
Direction to conduct trial in a time-framed manner within four months and dispose of the probate petition expeditiously.
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STATE & ORS. ..... Respondents Through: Ms. Pavitra Kaur, Adv. for R-1. Mr. Piyush Sharma, Mr. Aditya Prasad, Mr. Ayushman Singh, Advs. for R-2, 3 & 4.
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINDER KAUR
CM APPL. 9166/2024 (exemption)
CM(M) 1878/2024
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endeavour to decide the same within a period of six months, the proceedings before the learned Trial Court are still at the stage of cross examination of the petitioner.
SHALINDER KAUR, J.
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 SU
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Trial Court is directed to expedite the disposal of the probate petition pending for a prolonged period despite earlier directions.
Whether a time-bound schedule of hearing must be framed for recording evidence and arguments in the pending probate case.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Satish Kumar Dhawan
State
Shalinder Kaur
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 227 of the Constitution invoking the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate civil courts.
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