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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Mini Pushkarna
Ml Lahoty – Appellant
Versus
New Delhi Municipal Council – Respondent
ORDER :
Mini Pushkarna, J.
1. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that the affidavit stated to be filed on behalf of Land and Development Office (“L&DO”), has not been received by them.
2. This Court notes that affidavit dated 4th February, 2025, filed on behalf of L&DO, is on record.
3. Accordingly, all the respective counsels for the petitioners are directed to take a soft copy from the court master.
4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that a detailed rejoinder has been filed on behalf of the petitioners and accordingly, a sur-rejoinder needs to be filed on behalf of respondent-New Delhi Municipal Council (“NDMC”).
5. Learned counsel appearing for NDMC at this stage submits that she has received rejoinder only in one of the matters, and without documents.
6. Accordingly, let copies of the rejoinders be supplied to learned counsel appearing for the respondent-NDMC, on the e-mail, which is reflected in today’s order.
7. Learned counsel appearing for respondent-NDMC is directed to peruse the rejoinders and if need be, file a sur-rejoinder, in terms of what has been stated before this Court by learned counsel for the petitioners.
8. Learned counsel appea
The court emphasized the necessity for all parties to have access to pleadings and submissions to ensure fair proceedings.
Procedural fairness requires courts to provide both parties an opportunity to adequately present their cases.
The court ruled that leave to file an affidavit-in-rejoinder requires a reasonable cause, which was not established, emphasizing adherence to procedural rules to ensure timely resolution in commercia....
Court can extend deadlines for filings in matters of estate and probate while ensuring justice is served without unnecessary delay.
A rejoinder can be filed at any stage of proceedings under Order VIII Rule 9 of CPC without a specified limitation, and mere delay is not sufficient to justify denial if it does not prejudice the opp....
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