Mr. Shaikh Salim Haji Abdul Khayumsab vs Mr. Kumar & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, specifically the provisions regarding the time limit for filing written statements, is strict and does not allow for extensions beyond 90 days as per the Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Act, 1999. The Court found that the trial court and the Bombay High Court correctly interpreted the law in dismissing the appellants' petitions, as the written statement was filed beyond the permissible period. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions.