Hpsebl and Another v. Kanta Devi and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Closure of defendants' evidence — last and final opportunity on self responsibility — conditional costs of Rs. 10,000/- — revival of closure order on default — CMPMO — Civil Judge, Arki, District Solan — Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board v. Kanta Devi — no statute or precedent cited — single Judge (Romesh Verma, J), decided 11.03.2026.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with one last and final opportunity to the petitioners/defendants to lead their evidence on self responsibility, subject to payment of costs of Rs.10,000/- to the respondents/plaintiffs; trial court to take up the matter on 25.03.2026 and issue notices to both parties, costs to be paid and evidence led on the next date, failing which the impugned order dated 29.7.2025 shall revive. Pending application(s), if any, also disposed of. ¶24