In a significant legal development, the High Court has granted leave and partially allowed appeals by modifying the costs imposed in the impugned order. The focus of the court’s analysis was on the justifiability of the imposed costs, leading to a reduction to Rs. 3 Lakh. This decision underscores the meticulous legal scrutiny applied by the court to determine appropriate remedies in such cases. Stay updated on the implications of this ruling by following our coverage.
Decision
- The appeals are partly allowed by modifying the impugned order.
- Parties can request the High Court to take up the matter expeditiously.
- Mr. Manoj Swarup, Sr. Adv. for respondent no.1 seeks modification of imposed cost, which is reduced to Rs. 3 Lakh.
- The reduced costs must be paid within three weeks, failing which the application for condonation of delay will be treated as dismissed.
- Pending application(s) are disposed of.
- Leave is granted.
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Case Title: SURYA EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST Vs. M/S SETIA BUILDERS ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS (2021 INSC 508)
Case Number: C.A. No.-005781-005783 / 2021
