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Delhi High Court: “Procedure is the handmaid of justice but cannot be trashed; vague excuses of government delay cannot justify striking down codified timelines” – ’s plea against striking off defence dismissed for failure to file Written Statement within prescribed time

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by a government research institute challenging two trial court orders: one dated 19.01.2019 striking off its defence for failure to…
September 11, 2025
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Calcutta High Court Allows Defendant to File Written Statement Despite 9-Year Delay Post Part-Decree in Commercial Suit, Holding “Transfer to Commercial Division with Amended Pleadings and Non-Supply of Documents Justifies Opportunity in Interests of Justice” Subject to Cost

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court allowed the defendant’s application seeking extension of time to file a written statement in a commercial suit filed in 2016 despite a nine-year delay,…
June 29, 2025