VIKAS AGARWAL vs ANUBHA

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision to strike off the appellant's defense in Suit No. 1966 of 1999, emphasizing the importance of compliance with court orders under Order 10 CPC. The Court noted that the appellant had repeatedly failed to appear despite multiple opportunities, leading to the conclusion that his defense was rightly struck off. The Court also addressed the implications of a divorce decree obtained in the U.S. while a restraint order was in place, affirming the High Court's jurisdiction in the matter.