JUDGMENT :

NAVIN CHAWLA, J.

This hearing has been held through video conferencing.

CM APPL. 18854/2021 (Exemption)

Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

LPA 191/2021 and CM APPL. 18855/2021

1. As the learned counsel for the respondent has appeared on an advance notice and has been heard in the appeal, we dispose of this appeal at this stage itself.

2. This appeal has been filed by the appellant challenging the interim order dated 13.05.2021 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P. (C) No. 5138/2021 filed by the respondent herein inter-alia directing as under:

“7. The petitioner is ready and willing to pay the remaining amount of Rs. 1,63,12,000/- (less Rs. 5,25,600/- already paid. Without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the parties, let the said monies be deposited with the DDA by the petitioner within 3 weeks. The petitioner’s right and position in the said plot of land shall remain secured till the next date.”

3. The learned counsel for the appellant has drawn our reference specifically to the e-mails dated 04.11.2020, 11.12.2020 and 19.12.2020 addressed by the respondent to the appellant, to contend that the plea of the respondent that the Letter of Intent (hereinafter re