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Tilak Raj Verma vs. Mahinder Kumar Kashyap

Court:High Court, Delhi
Judge:Hon'ble Najmi Waziri
Case Status:Unknown Status
Order Date:3 Oct 2018
CNR:DLHC010656702006

AI Summary

A Regular First Appeal concerning specific performance of contract matters filed by Tilak Raj Verma against Mahinder Kumar Kashyap and another was disposed of as not pressed following an application for withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant in the High Court of Delhi.

Ratio Decidendi:
An appeal may be disposed of as not pressed when the appellant files an application for withdrawal of the appeal, and such application is accepted by the court in accordance with procedural law.

Case Identifiers

Primary Case No:RFA 514/2006
Case Type:Regular First Appeal (RFA)
Case Sub-Type:RFA - Specific Performance of Contract Matters
Secondary Case Numbers:65670/2006, DLHC010656702006
Order Date:2018-10-11
Filing Year:2006
Court:High Court of Delhi at New Delhi
Bench:Single Judge
Judges:Hon'ble Valmiki J. Mehta, Hon'ble Najmi Waziri

Petitioner's Counsel

Naveen Kumar Chaudhary
Advocate - Appeared
Rajesh Kr. Verma
Advocate - Appeared

Respondent's Counsel

Respondent No. 1
In Person - Appeared

Advocates on Record

Abhinav Vasisht
C.M. Sharma

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Brief Facts Summary

The case originated from a contract dispute between Tilak Raj Verma and Mahinder Kumar Kashyap and another party. The lower court (Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi) issued a decision on the matter. Dissatisfied with this decision, Tilak Raj Verma filed a Regular First Appeal (RFA 514/2006) in the High Court of Delhi, which was registered on August 30, 2006. The appeal remained pending for over 12 years. On September 28, 2018, the appellant filed an application (CM No. 40654/2018) seeking withdrawal of the appeal. The High Court accepted this application on October 11, 2018, and disposed of the appeal as not pressed.

Timeline of Events

Before 2006

Original contract dispute arose between Tilak Raj Verma and Mahinder Kumar Kashyap and another party

Before 2006

Lower court (Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi) issued decision on the contract dispute

2006-05-12

Case filed in subordinate court (Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi) with case number T151200 - 4

2006-08-30

Appeal (RFA 514/2006) registered in High Court of Delhi

2006-09-11

Process fee filed by Abhinav Vasisht (Advocate)

2006-11-09

Second process fee filed by Abhinav Vasisht (Advocate)

2006-12-11

First hearing in High Court of Delhi

2007-04-16

Reply filed by C.M. Sharma (Advocate)

2018-09-28

Application for withdrawal of appeal (CM No. 40654/2018) filed by Tilak Raj Verma

2018-10-03

Interim order issued; case listed for October 11, 2018

2018-10-11

Final order passed; application for withdrawal allowed and appeal disposed of as not pressed

Key Factual Findings

The appeal was pending for over 12 years from registration on August 30, 2006, to final disposal on October 11, 2018

Source: Current Court Finding

The appellant filed an application for withdrawal of the appeal on September 28, 2018

Source: Current Court Finding

The application for withdrawal was accepted by the High Court

Source: Current Court Finding

Primary Legal Issues

1.Validity and enforceability of the contract between the parties
2.Right to specific performance of contract
3.Correctness of the lower court's decision on contract performance

Petitioner's Arguments

The appellant Tilak Raj Verma sought to challenge the lower court's decision regarding the specific performance of the contract. However, the specific arguments advanced are not detailed in the final order as the appeal was withdrawn before substantive hearing.

Respondent's Arguments

The respondents Mahinder Kumar Kashyap and another party opposed the appeal and sought to uphold the lower court's decision. The specific arguments are not detailed in the final order.

Court's Reasoning

The High Court accepted the application filed by the appellant for withdrawal of the appeal under the applicable procedural rules. The court found the application to be in order and allowed it, disposing of the appeal as not pressed. No substantive reasoning on the merits of the contract dispute was provided as the appeal was withdrawn before adjudication on merits.

Judicial Philosophy Indicators:
  • Adherence to procedural rules and court orders
  • Respect for party autonomy in withdrawal of proceedings
Order Nature:Procedural
Disposition Status:Disposed
Disposition Outcome:Withdrawn

Impugned Orders

Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi
Case: T151200 - 4
Date:

Specific Directions

  1. 1.Application for withdrawal of appeal is allowed
  2. 2.Appeal is disposed of as not pressed

Precedential Assessment

Non-Binding (Procedural)

This is a procedural order disposing of an appeal through withdrawal. It does not establish new legal principles or interpret substantive law. The order merely applies existing procedural rules to allow withdrawal of the appeal. Such orders have limited precedential value as they are fact-specific and procedurally driven.

Tips for Legal Practice

1.Appellants retain the right to withdraw appeals at any stage of proceedings, subject to court approval and applicable procedural rules
2.Courts generally accept applications for withdrawal of appeals when filed by the appellant, provided procedural requirements are met
3.Long-pending appeals may be disposed of through withdrawal, providing relief to parties from prolonged litigation

Legal Tags

Appeal Withdrawal and Disposal Procedure High CourtRegular First Appeal RFA Specific Performance ContractProcedural Order on Application for Withdrawal AppealHigh Court Discretion in Accepting Appeal WithdrawalContract Dispute Resolution Through Appeal WithdrawalAppellate Procedure and Withdrawal of Appeal RulesHigh Court of Delhi Procedural Order on RFA Disposal

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Order Issued After Hearing

Purpose:

Regular Matters

Before:

Hon'ble No Court No Court At Present

Listed On:

11 Dec 2006

Order Text

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

  • RFA 514/2006

TILAK RAJ VERMA ..... Appellant Through: Mr. Naveen Kumar Chaudhary, Advocate (M. No.9810372713).

versus

MAHINDER KUMAR KASHYAP & ANR ..... Respondents Through: Respondent no.1 in person (M. No.8130972644).

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J. MEHTA O R D E R % 03.10.2018

  1. Hon'ble Judge is on leave today.

  2. List on 11th October, 2018.

BY ORDER

OCTOBER 03, 2018 COURT MASTER Ne

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