Harmeet Singh v. Surinder Singh & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Short procedural order dismissing a Delhi High Court civil suit (CS(OS)) for non-prosecution following non-compliance with earlier orders dated 25.03.2025 and 21.07.2025; proceedings had abated qua Defendant No.2 as LRs were not brought on record; costs of Rs. 14,000 imposed; matter had also been listed before the Joint Registrar for mediation. Key themes: dismissal for non-prosecution, wrongful listing by the Registry, abatement/LR substitution, conditional liberty to apply for restoration, costs quantum. Useful for practitioners dealing with restoration applications after non-prosecution dismissals in the Delhi High Court.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the Plaintiff to move an application for restoration of the suit after depositing the costs of Rs. 14,000/- in the bank account of the learned Counsel for Defendant Nos. 1, 4 and 5.