Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 19 March 2024

Case Overview

  • Parties: Mukesh Corporation (appellant) vs State of Gujarat & Anr. (respondents).
  • The appeal (First Appeal No. 5673 of 1999) concerns a suit amount less than Rs. 5.00 lakhs.
  • Under Section 30(3) of the Gujarat Civil Courts Act, 2005, such appeals are to be heard by the District Court rather than the High Court.

Final Outcome

  • The High Court directed the Registry to transfer the appeal, together with the trial court record and proceedings, to the concerned District Judge for disposal.
  • For purposes of the High Court, the appeal is deemed disposed of; any notice, if issued, is discharged.
  • Any ad‑interim relief previously granted shall continue to remain in force.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Civil Appeal Transfer