Venkatesh Bhatt S/O Late Dattam Bhat v. M/S B and Infratech Ltd. and Ors.
Writ Petition – Civil – Rejection of application to file written statement
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition filed with High Court of Karnataka challenging Trial Court order rejecting petitioner's application for permission to file written statement in a civil suit concerning declaration, injunction and cancellation of sale deed relating to immovable property. Trial Court had rejected the application despite trial not having commenced and issues not framed. Another defendant was subsequently impleaded and permitted to file written statement. High Court allows writ petition, sets aside impugned order, and permits petitioner to file written statement.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order set aside; petitioner permitted to file written statement in the underlying civil suit ¶62