Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 310 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. Can a significant delay in seeking to set aside an ex-parte decree be excused merely on the grounds of a lawyer’s negligence? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a case involving a suit for […]
Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Security Deposit for Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decrees in Small Causes Court Cases Date of the Judgment: 18 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 478 Judges: K.M. Joseph, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can an application to set aside an ex-parte decree be entertained if the applicant fails to deposit the decretal amount or
Supreme Court Allows Another Chance to Defend Suit After Ex-Parte Decree: Jersey Developers vs. Canara Bank (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an ex-parte decree should be set aside to allow the defendant another opportunity to defend the suit. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: M/s Jersey Developers (P) Limited & Ors. vs. Canara Bank Judgment Date: 13
Supreme Court Allows Condonation of Delay in Eviction Case: Ambika Murali vs. Tmt. Valliamma LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in filing an application to set aside an ex-parte decree in a rent control case can be condoned. CASE TYPE: Rent Control/Eviction Case Name: Mrs. Ambika Murali vs. Tmt. Valliamma & Anr. Judgment Date: 07 October
Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Ex-Parte Decree in Property Damage Suit: Aviation Travels Pvt. Ltd. vs. Bhavesha Suresh Goradia (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an ex-parte decree passed against a defendant should be set aside to allow them to contest the suit on merits. CASE TYPE: Civil (Property Damage) Case Name: Aviation Travels Pvt. Ltd. vs.
Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Ex-Parte Decree After Dismissal of Order IX Rule 13 Application: Bhivchandra Shankar More vs. Balu Gangaram More (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether time spent pursuing an application to set aside an ex-parte decree constitutes sufficient cause for condoning delay in filing a first appeal against that decree. CASE TYPE: Civil. Case
Supreme Court Restores Possession After Ex-Parte Decree Set Aside: Om Prakash Ram vs. State of Bihar (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether possession obtained through an ex-parte decree can be sustained if the decree is subsequently set aside. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Om Prakash Ram vs. The State of Bihar & Ors. Judgment Date: April 15,
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Delay Condonation in Property Dispute: Mohd. Sahid vs. Raziya Khanam (2018) Date of the Judgment: October 10, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 910 Judges: R. Banumathi, J., Indira Banerjee, J. Can a party who was aware of court proceedings claim ignorance to justify a delay in filing an appeal? The Supreme
Date of the Judgment: 01 September 2008 Judges: B.N. Agrawal, J. and G.S. Singhvi, J. Can a High Court interfere with a Trial Court’s order that doesn’t show jurisdictional errors or material irregularities? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case regarding the setting aside of an ex-parte decree. The Supreme Court allowed the
