LAWS(J&K)-2005-3-6

CHIEF ENGINEER Vs. ZEBA

Decided On March 11, 2005
CHIEF ENGINEER Appellant
V/S
ZEBA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) By the medium of this appeal, the appellants have assailed the exparte judgment and decree dated 18.8.1998 passed by learned District Judge, Budgam in suit titled Zeba v. State, file No. 80 numbri. Heard.

(2.) Learned counsel for the appellants argued that the impugned ex pane judgment and decree has been passed illegally because ex pane proceedings drawn against the appellants are illegal.

(3.) Mr. Bhat, learned counsel for the respondent frankly conceded that the exparte proceedings have been drawn illegally. However, Mr. Bhat prayed that keeping in view the circumstances of the case, the interim compensation may be granted.