Supreme Court Extends Time for Final Disposal of Civil Suit Due to Lower Court's Request. Extension Granted to Ensure Proper Adjudication of Suit No.353/02.

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Case Note & Summary

The Supreme Court of India addressed a procedural matter concerning the extension of time for the final disposal of a civil suit. The appellant, Rajender Singh, was involved in a civil appeal against the respondents, Vijay Pal @ Jai Pal and others. The lower court had submitted a report requesting additional time to complete the hearing of suit No.353/02. In response to this request, the Supreme Court reviewed the office report dated 8th May 2009 and granted an extension of six months for the final disposal of the suit. The court recognized the importance of allowing sufficient time for the hearing to ensure a fair resolution of the case. The decision underscored the court's commitment to facilitating the judicial process and ensuring that cases are resolved adequately and justly.

Headnote

A) Civil Procedure - Extension of Time - Grant of Extension for Final Disposal of Suit - Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Section Not mentioned - The court considered the request for extension of time for the final disposal of suit No.353/02 and decided to extend the time by six months to ensure completion of the hearing. Held that the extension was necessary for the proper adjudication of the matter (Paras Not mentioned).

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Issue of Consideration

Whether the time for final disposal of the suit should be extended.

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Final Decision

The Supreme Court extended the time for final disposal of suit No.353/02 by six months.

Law Points

  • Extension of time
  • Civil procedure
  • Final disposal of suit
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Case Details

2009 LawText (SC) (05) 191

Civil Appeal No.3867 of 2001

2009-05-13

Tarun Chatterjee, H.L. Dattu

Rajender Singh

Vijay Pal @ Jai Pal & Ors.

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Nature of Litigation

Civil appeal regarding the extension of time for suit disposal

Remedy Sought

Extension of time for final disposal of the suit

Filing Reason

Request from the lower court for additional time

Issues

Whether the time for final disposal of the suit should be extended

Submissions/Arguments

The lower court requested additional time for hearing and disposal of the suit

Ratio Decidendi

The court emphasized the necessity of allowing sufficient time for the hearing to ensure fair adjudication.

Judgment Excerpts

Time to complete the hearing and dispose of the suit finally is extended by six months.

Procedural History

The lower court sought an extension of time for the final disposal of the suit, leading to the Supreme Court's order.

Acts & Sections

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908:
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