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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Tushar Rao Gedela, J.
Zafar Mohd. - Appellant
Versus
Vaseem Saifi - Respondent
CM(M) 1329 of 2022
Decided On : 02-12-2022




Timely hearing of applications in civil proceedings is essential, with courts expected to adhere to deadlines and avoid unnecessary delays.

Headnote:(A) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Sections 39 Rules 1 and 2, Rule 4 - Application for hearing - Petition for final disposal agreed upon by parties - Court directed to expedite hearing and determine applications by specific date, prohibiting adjournments - Emphasis on timely resolution of disputes. (Paras 4, 5, 6, 7, 10)

(B) Exemption from filing requirements granted. (Paras 1, 2)

Facts of the case:
The appellant and respondent agreed to take up their respective applications under specified sections of the CPC for combined consideration and expedite orders from the Trial Court.

Findings of Court:
The Trial Court is directed to consider the applications together and pass orders by the stipulated date, with no adjournments allowed.

Issues: The main issues addressed were the urgency in deciding the applications filed by both parties and the prohibition on adjournments during this process.

Ratio Decidendi: The court maintained that the applications should be considered expediently to ensure that justice is delivered without unnecessary delays, emphasizing the importance of adhering to timelines set by the judiciary.

Result: The petition is disposed of as directed.

JUDGMENT

Tushar Rao Gedela, J. (Oral)

CM APPL. 51850/2022 (for exemption)

1. Exemption is allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. The application stands disposed of.

CM(M) 1329/2022

3. With the consent of the parties, the present petition is taken for final disposal today.

4. After arguments have been addressed by both sides, learned counsel appearing for the parties agreed that the application under Section 39 Rules 1 and 2 filed by the respondent, as well as the application filed under Section 39 Rule 4 of the CPC, 1908 by the petitioner, may be taken up for consideration together and orders thereon be passed at the earliest by the learned Trial Court.

5. In view of the above, this Court deems fit to direct the learned Trial Court to take up the aforesaid two applications filed by the parties, on 21.12.2022 and pass orders on or before 03.01.2023.

6. None of the parties will be permitted to take any adjournment on the said date on any ground whatsoever.

7. Consequent upon the hearing, the learned Trial Court is requested to pass orders as early as possible, not later than 03.01.2023.

8. The Trial Court may, if it considers fit, hear any other pending application.

9. In view of the above directions, no other orders are called for.

10. The petition is accordingly disposed of in the above terms.

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