2023 Supreme(Tri) 27

HIGH COURT OF TRIPURA AGARTALA
Arindam Lodh, J.
Chandan Debbarma & Anr. - Appellants
Versus
Malin Debbarma & Ors. - Respondents
Regular Second Appeal 34 of 2022
Decided On : 03-02-2023

Timely service of notice is essential in civil proceedings, with the court granting a 7 days extension to the appellants for compliance.

Headnote:(A) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 - Rules on service of notice - The court allows the appellants 7 days to take steps for service of notice on the respondent no. 12, highlighting the procedural requirement for communication in civil appeals. (Para 2)

Facts of the case:
The appellants, represented by counsel, sought an extension to serve notice on the respondents as part of their regular second appeal proceedings.

Findings of Court:
The court granted a time extension of 7 days to the appellants for serving notice.

Issues: The primary issue was the timely service of notice to the respondent no. 12 by the appellants.

Ratio Decidendi: The court underscored the importance of following proper procedures for notice in civil proceedings, reiterating that timely communication is critical for the proper conduct of appeals.

Result: Time extension granted.