Case Note & Summary
The case involved a civil appeal filed in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay under Civil Appellate Jurisdiction. The appellants were represented by Mr. S.S. Patwardhan, while Mr. P.R. Arjunwadkar appeared for respondent no.5. The court noted a procedural requirement regarding the remittance of deficit court fees amounting to Rs.16/-. The presiding judge, B.H. Marlapalle, issued a directive for the appellants to remit the specified amount within one week to ensure the continuation of the appeal process. The judgment underscored the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in appellate proceedings, particularly concerning court fees. The court's order was clear in its expectation for compliance, emphasizing that failure to do so could impede the progress of the appeal.
Headnote
A) Court Fees - Deficit Court Fees - Requirement to Remit - Not applicable - The court directed the appellants to remit deficit court fees of Rs.16/- within one week, indicating the necessity of compliance for proceeding with the appeal. Held that failure to remit the fees may affect the appeal's status (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appellants complied with the requirement of remitting deficit court fees.
Final Decision
The court directed the appellants to remit deficit court fees of Rs.16/- within one week to proceed with the appeal.
Law Points
- Court fees
- Civil procedure
- Appellate jurisdiction
