Supreme Court of India · 2007-02-21
M/S. SAHARA INDIA vs M.C. AGGARWAL HUF
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/1472
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S. SAHARA INDIA
- Respondent
- M.C. AGGARWAL HUF
- Author
- ARIJIT PASAYAT
- Bench
- DALVEER BHANDARI DR. ARIJIT PASAYAT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the First Appeal by the Delhi High Court was improper as it failed to consider the defendants' reasons for non-appearance. The Court found the trial court's procedure unusual and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication, mandating that it be resolved within three months. The appellants were ordered to pay costs of Rs. 20,000 to the respondent for the prejudice caused, emphasizing the need for accountability in legal representation.