M/S Loh Vanizya Udyog Pvt. Ltd vs Rickie Khosla & Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Order 33 Rule 1 CPC, the prolonged pendency of an application for permission to sue as an indigent person, lasting over 10 years, warranted the setting aside of an ex-parte order against the defendant. The Court emphasized the importance of allowing the defendant to file a written statement, provided they deposit Rs.10,000 as costs within one month. The appeal was allowed, and the order dated 21.9.2000 was set aside, subject to the conditions imposed.