Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant Moh. Abrar vs. Respondent M/S Paraman Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
- Origin: Civil Appeal No.9400 of 2026 arising from S.L.P.(Civil) No.10343 of 2026; challenges High Court order dated 19 January 2026 (Misc. Petition No.35 of 2022) which had affirmed dismissal of appellant’s application under Order XVI Rule 1 CPC seeking to summon 14 witnesses.
- Counsel for appellant: Mr. Gaurav Kejriwal (along with senior counsel team).
- Respondents were served but did not appear.
- On 25 March 2026, the Court considered the appellant’s request to examine five specific witnesses (Mrs. Madhuri Rawat, Rajveer Singh, K.K. Thakur, Chetan Singh, Bhagwat Prasad) and found no delay would result; the issue was already framed (Issue No.6).
- The Court directed that a notice be issued, returnable on 20 April 2026, and permitted the petitioner to request the Trial Court to post‑pone the suit after that date.
Final Outcome
- The appeal is allowed in part; the impugned High Court order is set aside.
- The Trial Court is directed to examine the five listed witnesses during the trial.
- The petitioner may seek post‑ponement of the suit after 20 April 2026.
- The appeal is allowed in part and pending applications are disposed of.
Topics: Civil Procedure, Witness Examination