This order grants relief to the petitioner in a commercial dispute by permitting the late filing of a written statement, subject to payment of costs, finding that denial would cause grave prejudice.
The written statement shall be taken on record, subject to the petitioner paying costs of Rs. 25,000 to the respondent.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
RAHUL BHATIA .....Petitioner
Through: Mr Ganshyam Thakur, Mr Rahul Dev Sharma, Mr Aditya Verma and Ms Sanjeeda, Advocates.
versus
YASH MATLANI .....Respondent Through: Mr Abhinav Bhatia, Advocate.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL
O R D E R % 14.10.2024
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AMIT BANSAL, J
OCTOBER 14, 2024/ rt
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a written statement filed beyond the 90-day limit but within 120 days can be admitted despite delay.
Whether condonation of delay should be granted to avoid grave prejudice to the petitioner.
Rahul Bhatia
Yash Matlani
Amit Bansal
As recorded by the court registry
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