Pawan v. Lokesh Arora


    
 
  
 

 

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 present revision is against the order dated 14.09.2023 (Annexure P-10) passed by learned Civil Judge (Junior Division), Gurugram



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A careful reading of the language of Order 8 Rule 1 reveals that it imposes an obligation on the defendant to file the written statement within 30 days from the date of service of summons on him/her or within the extended time falling within 90 days. The provision does not explicitly take away or restrict the Court's authority to accept a written statement filed beyond the time as provided for. Further, nature of provision contained in Order 8 Rule 1 is procedural. It is not a part of the substantive law. However, the object behind amending the Order 8 Rule 1 in its current form is to expedite hearing rather than hinder or scuttle the same. The process of justice may be accelerated and hastened, but the fundamental fairness, which is a basic element of justice, cannot be permitted to be compromised. 9.

It is trite that all rules of procedure are the handmaid of justice. In an adversarial system, no party should ordinarily be denied the opportunity of participating in the process of justice dispensation. < 
 


  

 

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