Malkiat Singh Alias Malkit Singh v. Gurjant Singh Alias Jant Singh and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Plaintiff challenged the trial court's order closing his evidence after he failed to appear for cross-examination. The High Court granted him one final opportunity to appear, subject to costs of Rs. 50,000 payable equally to both defendants, with the petition deemed dismissed if he fails to appear without sufficient cause.
What did the court decide?
One opportunity for plaintiff's cross-examination subject to Rs. 50,000 costs paid via bank drafts (Rs. 25,000 each to both defendants); petition deemed dismissed if plaintiff absent without cause.