Case Note & Summary
The Supreme Court of India addressed a civil appeal concerning the request for expedited hearing of a Civil Revision Petition. The appeal arose from the circumstances surrounding Civil Revision Petition No.1104 of 2004. The court heard the arguments from the learned counsel for both parties and subsequently granted leave. It emphasized the importance of resolving the matter promptly and requested the High Court to expedite the hearing of the petition, ideally within four months from the receipt of the order. Additionally, the court ordered that the parties maintain the status quo regarding the nature and possession of the suit land as it stood at the time of the order, until further directions were issued by the High Court. The appeal was disposed of in accordance with these terms.
Headnote
A) Civil Procedure - Expedited Hearing - Request for Expedited Hearing - Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - The Supreme Court directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of a pending Civil Revision Petition within four months, emphasizing the need for timely resolution. The court also ordered that the parties maintain status quo regarding the suit land until further orders from the High Court. Held that the request for expeditious hearing was justified (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the High Court should expedite the hearing of the Civil Revision Petition.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of Civil Revision Petition No.1104 of 2004 within four months and ordered the parties to maintain status quo regarding the suit land.
Law Points
- Expedited hearing
- Status quo maintenance
