GURDEV SINGH vs MEHNGA RAM

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in interfering with the Additional District Judge's order regarding the admissibility of additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27(b) of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The Court emphasized that the Appellate Court has the jurisdiction to decide on such matters during the final hearing of the appeal. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order, allowing the appeal and directing the Additional District Judge to decide the case on its merits, while reserving the respondent's rights to challenge any adverse decision later.