Single judge allowed a petition to lead defence evidence, imposing compensatory costs of Rs. 30,000 on the petitioner who had previously failed to appear when evidence was closed.
Petitioner permitted to lead defence evidence subject to payment of cost of Rs. 30,000 to the respondent.
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JAYANTI MEDHI BARUAH .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Shafiullah & Ms. Simran, Advocates.
versus
YASH PAL GUPTA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Rambhakt Aggarwal, Advocate.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN
O R D E R
% 18.07.2024
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AMIT MAHAJAN, J
JULY 18, 2024
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to allow the petitioner to lead defence evidence despite her non-appearance on the date evidence was closed.
Whether to impose compensatory costs on the petitioner for the delay.
Jayanti Medhi Baruah
Yash Pal Gupta
Amit Mahajan
As recorded by the court registry
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