Supreme Court of India · 2023-12-14
MOHAMMED ABDUL WAHID vs NILOFER
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/8802
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHAMMED ABDUL WAHID
- Respondent
- NILOFER
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court emphasized that the primary purpose of civil trials is to uncover the truth and deliver justice through a fair and impartial process. The judgment highlighted that trials are not contests but inquiries into facts, guided by principles of equality, efficiency, and proportionality as outlined in civil procedure rules. The court underscored the importance of a balanced and just adjudication process, aligning with the objectives of civil proceedings to ensure fairness and cost-effectiveness. The case reaffirmed the foundational principles guiding civil litigation in India.