RADHABAI ROM BHASKAR SAKHARAM Vs. ANANT PANDURANG PANDIT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) WE do not underhand the procedure followed in this suit. It appears that there was some uncertainty whether the 4 defendant was served with the summons or not. The Judge made an order that the case should proceed against her ex parte when the 4 defendant actually appeared in Court and asked for this order to be cancelled. Notice was issued to the plaintiff and the applicant was then examined and she explained how it came to pass that she was not aware of the suit having been filed against her. But the Judge did not believe what was said and dismissed her application, directing that the case should go against her ex parte. WE do not know under what provisions of the Code the that made this order pending the hearing of the suit. Until a suit is actually called on, a party is entitled to appear and defend. It may be that he is guilty of delay and if that is the case he may be mulcted in costs. But if he does not appear before the suit is heard, then he has no right to be heard. Rule absolute. Costs, costs in the cause.