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SANJAY KAROL, AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH
Pramod Shroff – Appellant
Versus
Mohan Singh Chopra – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. analysis of legal obligations concerning framing issues in ex parte proceedings (Para 3 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31) |
| 2. facts surrounding property ownership and agreements (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. argument on the absence of issue framing (Para 11) |
| 4. judgment does not meet code requirements (Para 32) |
| 5. remand for fresh trial with instruction (Para 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37) |
JUDGMENT :
AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH, J.
1. Leave granted.
2. The present appeal raises an important question touching upon the procedural obligations of a civil court while adjudicating a suit ex parte, and more particularly, whether the absence of formal framing of issues vitiates such proceedings, and what constitutes a legally sustainable judgment in such circumstances.
3. The appeal before the High Court was heard ex parte. The Respondent, despite service, chose not to enter appearance before the courts below or before this Court. On 05.12.2025, Mr. Anup Kumar, learned Counsel, who was present in the Court was appointed as Amicus Curiae to assist this Court in this matter. He was directed to get in touch with Respondent directly in w
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Ex parte decrees must adhere to principles of natural justice, including proper notice to defendants; failure to do so invalidates the decree.
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An order remanding a proceeding may ordinarily be made under Order XLI Rule 23 of the Code of Civil Procedure when the Trial Court has decided the case on a preliminary point and the Appellate Court ....
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A judgment must comprehensively analyze issues and provide a reasoned basis for decisions, failing which it is deemed cryptic and invalid.
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