Case Note & Summary
The case involved an appeal filed by Sudheshwar Mahto and others against Baldeo Mahto and others concerning a land dispute. The appeal was registered as First Appeal No. 44 of 1978 in the Patna High Court. On 30th July 2012, the appellants' counsel requested an adjournment of the hearing for two weeks. The court, presided over by Justice V. Nath, granted the request for adjournment. The decision to postpone the hearing indicates the court's willingness to accommodate the appellants' request, allowing them additional time to prepare or present their case. The matter was scheduled to be taken up again after the two-week period.
Headnote
A) Civil Procedure - Adjournment - Request for Adjournment - Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - The appellants requested for an adjournment of the matter for two weeks, which was granted by the court. The court's decision to adjourn the hearing reflects the procedural flexibility allowed under the Code of Civil Procedure. Held that the matter would be taken up after the specified period (Para 3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appeal should be heard or adjourned.
Final Decision
The court granted the appellants' request for a two-week adjournment.
Law Points
- Adjournment
- Appeal
- Land Dispute
