Krishna Jain v. Balram Gupta & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Civil Revision Petition C.R.P. 30/2025, Delhi High Court, Amit Mahajan J., 12.02.2025 — closure of plaintiff's evidence reversed in part; last opportunity to summon listed witness (Handwriting Expert Devak Ram Sharma); witnesses linked to police criminal-case investigation deemed not relevant; cost Rs. 10,000 for petitioner's laxity; directions to expedite evidence recording and avoid unwarranted adjournments; impugned order dated 17.05.2024 of District Judge, Dwarka Courts.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed: impugned order dated 17.05.2024 set aside to the extent of denial of an opportunity to summon Mr. Devak Ram Sharma; Trial Court directed to permit the petitioner to lead evidence of Mr. Devak Ram Sharma, to expedite recording of evidence and not grant unwarranted adjournments; cost of ₹10,000/- imposed on petitioner payable to respondents; pending applications disposed of.