JUDGMENT

I.A. 18220/2023 (Exemption)

Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

Application stands disposed of.

CS(OS) 581/2023

1. Let the plaint be registered as a suit.

2. Issue summons in the suit.

3. Learned counsel, as aforesaid, accept summons on behalf of the defendants

4. Let the defendants file written statement to the plaint within 30 days from today, alongwith affidavit of admission/denial of the documents filed by the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs may file replication to the written statement within 30 days thereafter, alongwith affidavit of admission/denial of the documents filed by defendants.

5. List before the Joint Registrar for completion of pleadings, for admission/denial of documents and marking of exhibits on 03.05.2024.

I.A. 18219/2023 (Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC)

6. Issue notice. Learned counsel, as aforesaid, accept notice on behalf of the defendants

7. Let reply be filed by the defendants/ non-applicants within a period of 3 weeks; rejoinder thereto, if any, be filed within 2 weeks thereafter.

8. The present suit has been filed by the plaintiff companies through its authorized representative Mr. Rahul Gupta seeking a declaration that the Family Settlement Deeds ('FSDs') dated