Supreme Court of India · 2006-07-28
Firdous Omer (D) By Lrs. & Ors vs Bankim Chandra Daw (D) By Lrs.& Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2006 SUPREME COURT 2759
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Firdous Omer (D) By Lrs. & Ors
- Respondent
- Bankim Chandra Daw (D) By Lrs.& Ors
- Author
- P.K. Balasubramanyan
- Bench
- S.B. Sinha, P.K. Balasubramanyan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of restoration of a suit dismissed for non-prosecution under Rule 35 of Chapter X of the Original Side Rules of the Calcutta High Court. The Court held that the plaintiffs must demonstrate sufficient cause for the delay in prosecuting the suit and that the trial judge retains the authority to restore the suit if justified. The Court emphasized the importance of timely representation in legal proceedings and ultimately allowed the appeal, restoring the suit for further consideration.