2022 Supreme(Cal) 37
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT CALCUTTA
PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, RAJARSHI BHARADWAJ, JJ.
Ashis Mondal - Appellant
Versus
Union Of India And Others - Respondent
WPA (P) 120 of 2021
Decided on : 25-01-2022
For the Appellant :Dr. Barun Kumar Das, Mr. Mr. Rahul Karmakar, Mr. Debabrata Roy, Advocates
For the Respondent:Mr. Sahasrangshu Bhatacharjee, Ms. Debjani Ghosal, Advocates, Mr. Tapan Kumar Mukherjee, Senior Advocate Mr. Somnath Naskar, Advocate
The importance of filing the affidavit-in-opposition in a timely manner as required by the court.
Headnote:
Affidavit-in-opposition - State - The court granted the State a final opportunity to file the affidavit-in-opposition within two weeks.
Fact of the Case:
The State failed to place its stand on record by filing the affidavit-in-opposition despite repeated opportunities.
Finding of the Court:
The court granted the State a final opportunity to file the affidavit-in-opposition within two weeks.
Issues:
Ratio Decidendi:
Final Decision: The court ordered the State to file the affidavit-in-opposition within two weeks and listed the case for a future date.
ORDER :
1. In spite of repeated opportunities, the State has not placed its stand on record by filing the affidavit-in-opposition.
2. Last opportunity is granted to learned counsel for the State to file the affidavit-in-opposition within two weeks.
3. List on 21.02.2022.