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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
B.P. ROUTRAY
Amaresh Sarkar – Appellant
Versus
Cuttack Durgabari Samity – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background of the case. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. court's observations on trial procedures. (Para 5 , 8 , 11 , 13 , 15) |
| 3. arguments on the admissibility of additional evidence. (Para 6 , 7 , 10 , 14) |
| 4. interpretation of order 18 rule 3 cpc. (Para 9 , 12) |
| 5. final order disposing the cmp. (Para 16) |
JUDGMENT :
B.P. ROUTRAY, J.
1. Heard Mr. B. Bhuyan for the Petitioner and Mr. S.P. Mishra for the Opposite Parties, both learned senior counsels.
2. Present CMP is directed against impugned order dated 13th February, 2025 passed in CS No.9 of 2011 analogously tried with CS No.424 of 2022, of learned 1st Additional Senior Civil Judge, Cuttack.
3. Present Petitioner is the Plaintiff in CS No.424 of 2022 and Defendant No.3 in CS No.9 of 2011, whereas present Opposite Party No.1 is Plaintiff in CS No.9 of 2011 and Defendant No.1 in CS No.424 of 2022. CS No.9 of 2011 is filed with a prayer for declaration of right, title and interest of the Plaintiff therein in respect of the suit property. The same suit property is the subject matter in dispute in CS No.424 of 2022 wherein the Plaintiff therein has prayed for eviction of Defendant No.1, confirmation of his possession and permane
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