Bhanu Kumar Jain vs Archana Kumar & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the remedies available under Order 9 Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure concerning ex-parte decrees. The Court held that a defendant can seek to set aside an ex-parte decree by demonstrating sufficient cause for their absence. The judgment clarified the procedural limitations and the necessity for the defendant to present a valid defense to succeed in such applications, ultimately upholding the High Court's decision regarding the partition suit.