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St.STEPHENS CHURCH +2 moreVsSHAKUNTALA LUKA +3 more

CNR DLCT030054922024593-CIVIL JUDGE - 05
Tis Hazari, Senior Civil Judge cum RC Court
delhi · Delhi (DL)
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TrustJury record updated 16 Oct 2026

Case Overview

Registration Number
1465/2024
Registration Date
31 Jul 2024
Next Hearing Date
17 Dec 2026
Case Stage
Plaintiff/Petitioner Evidence

Advocates

1

For Petitioner

For Respondent

    Not available

    Parties

    7

    Petitioner

    1. 1St.STEPHENS CHURCH
    2. 2DELHI DIOCESAN TRUST ASSOCIATION
    3. 3Bishop Of Diocese Of Delhi

    Respondent

    1. 1SHAKUNTALA LUKA
    2. 2MANISH LUKA
    3. 3MANNESHE LUKA
    4. 4MAMTA LUKA

    Acts & Sections

    1
    Injuctions-Both Permanent and Mandatory · Sec 85

    Case History / Proceedings

    Case History
    Date: 31-07-2024
Business: Summons issued to the defendants
Next Purpose: Misc. cases/purpose
Next Hearing Date: 13-09-2024

Date: 13-09-2024
Business: Arguments
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 21-11-2024

Date: 21-11-2024
Business: Arguments
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 20-02-2025

Date: 20-02-2025
Business: Put up for purpose fixed.
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 16-05-2025

Date: 16-05-2025
Business: Application U/o 39 rule 1 and 2 CPC is disposed off.  Put up for completion of pleadings/framing of issues.
Next Purpose: Issues
Next Hearing Date: 06-08-2025

Date: 06-08-2025
Business: arguments
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 06-11-2025

Date: 06-11-2025
Business: Misc.
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 22-01-2026

Date: 22-01-2026
Business: Misc.
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 20-03-2026

Date: 20-03-2026
Business: Misc.
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 30-05-2026

Date: 30-05-2026
Business: arguments
Next Purpose: Misc./ Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 25-07-2026

Date: 25-07-2026
Business: clarification/order
Next Purpose: Order
Next Hearing Date: 19-09-2026

Date: 19-09-2026

    Additional Case Details

    Additional Case Details
    Filing Number: 5485/2024
Filing Date: 30-07-2024
eFiling Number: ADL20230004248C202400022
eFiling Date: 29-07-2024
First Hearing Date: 31st July 2024
Court Number And Judge: 593-CIVIL JUDGE - 05

    Orders

    26
    Interim Order 13Full order available
    19 Sept 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 1 of 5 14 CS SCJ/1465/2024 DLCT030054922024 ST. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 19.09.2026 Present: Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiffs. Mr. Navin Gupta and Ms. Nancy, Ld. Counsel for the defendants along with defendant no. 4. IA/1/26 —Application under Order XI Rule 1 & 2 CPC. 1. The application filed by the defendants under Order XI Rules 1 & 2 CPC, seeking directions to the plaintiffs to furnish…

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    Interim Order 12Full order available
    19 Sept 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 1 of 5 14 CS SCJ/1465/2024 DLCT030054922024 ST. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 19.09.2026 Present: Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiffs. Mr. Navin Gupta and Ms. Nancy, Ld. Counsel for the defendants along with defendant no. 4. IA/1/26 —Application under Order XI Rule 1 & 2 CPC. 1. The application filed by the defendants under Order XI Rules 1 & 2 CPC, seeking directions to the plaintiffs to furnish…

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    Interim Order 11Full order available
    19 Sept 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 1 of 5 14 CS SCJ/1465/2024 DLCT030054922024 ST. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 19.09.2026 Present: Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiffs. Mr. Navin Gupta and Ms. Nancy, Ld. Counsel for the defendants along with defendant no. 4. IA/1/26 —Application under Order XI Rule 1 & 2 CPC. 1. The application filed by the defendants under Order XI Rules 1 & 2 CPC, seeking directions to the plaintiffs to furnish…

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    Interim Order 10
    25 Jul 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 13 CS SCJ 1465/24
St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as
virtually.
25.07.2026
Note: All Counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure
that their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their
appearance will not be noted otherwise. They are also requested to
appear in proper court attire from an appropriate place having no
background noise.
Present: Sh.Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. counsel for plaintiff.
Sh. Navin Gupta and Sh. Nawey, Ld. counsels for
defendants along with defendant no.4.
It is stated by counsel for defendants that the
interrogatories as well as the documents sought from the plaintiff by
way of an application under Order 11 CPC are very relevant to decide
the maintainability of the present suit and hence, the same may be
considered and appropriate directions may be passed.
Accordingly, arguments heard afresh on the application
moved under Order 11 CPC.
List for clarifications/orders on 19.09.2026.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
25.07.2026
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    Interim Order 9Full order available
    30 May 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 14 CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually. 30.05.2026 Note: All Counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure that their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their appearance will not be noted otherwise. They are also requested to appear in proper court attire from an appropriate place having no background noise. Present: Sh. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld.…

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    Interim Order 8
    20 Mar 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 25 CS SCJ 1465/24
St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually.
20.03.2026
Note: All Counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure
that their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their
appearance will not be noted otherwise. They are also requested to
appear in proper court attire from an appropriate place having no
background noise.
Present: Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld. proxy counsel for plaintiff.
Sh. Navin Gupta, Ld. counsel for defendants along with
defendant no.4.
Two separate applications, one under Section 33, 34 &
35 Indian Stamps Act and another under Order 11 CPC are stated to
have been filed on behalf of defendants. Copy already supplied.
Plaintiff is directed to file reply positively within 10
days with advance copy to the opposite side.
Put up for consideration/arguments on 30.05.2026.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
20.03.2026
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    Interim Order 7
    22 Jan 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 22 CS SCJ 1465/24
St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually.
22.01.2026
Note: All counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure that
their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their appearance will not
be noted otherwise. They are also requested to appear in proper court attire
from an appropriate place having no background noise.
Present: Sh. Sunil Kumar Singh and Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld.
counsels for plaintiff ( through VC).
Sh. Sanjay Pondya, Ld. counsel for defendants along
with defendants.
Part arguments heard on preliminary issue I.e. whether
plaintiffs are entitled to file the present suit.
Put up for further arguments on 20.03.2026.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
22.01.2026
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    Interim Order 6Full order available
    06 Aug 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 16 CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKAThe court is being conducted physically as well as virtually. 06.08.2025 Present: Sh. Sunil Kumar and Ms. Neha Kumari, Ld. counsels for plaintiff. Sh. Navin Gupta and Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Ld. counsels for defendant along with defendant. Affidavit of admission/denial of documents filed on behalf of both the parties. Pleadings are now complete. On the pleadings of the parties, following issues are framed for…

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    Interim Order 5Full order available
    16 May 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 27 CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually. 16.05.2025 Present: Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld. counsel for plaintiff along with Sh. Abhishek Stephen Singh, PC Secretary of the plaintiff. Sh. Navin Gupta and Ms. Monika Singh, Ld. Counsels for defendants along with defendant no.3 & 4. Matter is listed for consideration of application under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC. However,…

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    Interim Order 4
    20 Feb 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/24
St. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually.
20.02.2025
Lawyers are abstaining from work today.
Present: None for plaintiff.
Defendant No. 1 and 2 are absent.
Defendant No. 3 and 4 in person.
Put up for purpose fixed on 16.05.2025.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
20.02.2025
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    Interim Order 3
    21 Nov 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/24
St. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
21.11.2024
Present: Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld. Proxy Counsel for the
plaintiff.
Sh. Navin Gupta and Sh. Sanjay Pandey, Ld.
Counsels for the defendants alongwith defendant
No.3 and 4 in person.
Replication filed on behalf of the plaintiff. Copy is
stated to have been received by the opposite counsel.
Matter is fixed for arguments on the application
under Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC.
Ld. Counsel for the defendants submits that
defendants have no objection if the Court extends the order qua
status quo passed on 13.09.2024.
However, Ld. Proxy Counsel for the plaintiff seeks
some time to take instructions from this main counsel Mr. Sunil
Kumar in this regard.
Let the main counsel of the plaintiff remain present
before the Court on the next of hearing.
Put up for arguments on the application under Order
39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC/further proceedings on 20.02.2024.
Interim order to continue till the next date of
hearing.
(Sana Khan)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
21.11.2024
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    Interim Order 2Full order available
    13 Sept 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 13.09.2024 Present: Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff. Shri Navin Gupta, Ld. Counsel for defendants alongwith defendant no.3 and 4. It is submitted by Ld. Counsel for defendants that he has already filed the WS alongwith reply to the application under Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC alongwtih documents and vakalatnama. The said documents are taken on record. Copy of WS…

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    Interim Order 1
    31 Jul 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/2024
ST. STEPHEN CHURCH & ORS
Vs
SHAKUNTALA LUKA & ORS
31.07.2024
Fresh suit received by way of e-filling. It be checked and
registered.
Present: Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
Hard copy of the plaint alongwith documents filed
today. Same is taken on record.
Submissions heard. Record perused.
Let summons be issued to defendants on filing of
PF / RC returnable for NDOH.
Put up for consideration on 13.09.2024.
(Neha Pandey)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
31.07.2024
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    Order 13Full order available
    19 Sept 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 1 of 5 14 CS SCJ/1465/2024 DLCT030054922024 ST. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 19.09.2026 Present: Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiffs. Mr. Navin Gupta and Ms. Nancy, Ld. Counsel for the defendants along with defendant no. 4. IA/1/26 —Application under Order XI Rule 1 & 2 CPC. 1. The application filed by the defendants under Order XI Rules 1 & 2 CPC, seeking directions to the plaintiffs to furnish…

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    Order 12Full order available
    19 Sept 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 1 of 5 14 CS SCJ/1465/2024 DLCT030054922024 ST. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 19.09.2026 Present: Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiffs. Mr. Navin Gupta and Ms. Nancy, Ld. Counsel for the defendants along with defendant no. 4. IA/1/26 —Application under Order XI Rule 1 & 2 CPC. 1. The application filed by the defendants under Order XI Rules 1 & 2 CPC, seeking directions to the plaintiffs to furnish…

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    Order 11Full order available
    19 Sept 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 1 of 5 14 CS SCJ/1465/2024 DLCT030054922024 ST. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 19.09.2026 Present: Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiffs. Mr. Navin Gupta and Ms. Nancy, Ld. Counsel for the defendants along with defendant no. 4. IA/1/26 —Application under Order XI Rule 1 & 2 CPC. 1. The application filed by the defendants under Order XI Rules 1 & 2 CPC, seeking directions to the plaintiffs to furnish…

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    Order 10
    25 Jul 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 13 CS SCJ 1465/24
St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as
virtually.
25.07.2026
Note: All Counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure
that their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their
appearance will not be noted otherwise. They are also requested to
appear in proper court attire from an appropriate place having no
background noise.
Present: Sh.Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. counsel for plaintiff.
Sh. Navin Gupta and Sh. Nawey, Ld. counsels for
defendants along with defendant no.4.
It is stated by counsel for defendants that the
interrogatories as well as the documents sought from the plaintiff by
way of an application under Order 11 CPC are very relevant to decide
the maintainability of the present suit and hence, the same may be
considered and appropriate directions may be passed.
Accordingly, arguments heard afresh on the application
moved under Order 11 CPC.
List for clarifications/orders on 19.09.2026.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
25.07.2026
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    Order 9Full order available
    30 May 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 14 CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually. 30.05.2026 Note: All Counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure that their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their appearance will not be noted otherwise. They are also requested to appear in proper court attire from an appropriate place having no background noise. Present: Sh. Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld.…

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    Order 8
    20 Mar 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 25 CS SCJ 1465/24
St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually.
20.03.2026
Note: All Counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure
that their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their
appearance will not be noted otherwise. They are also requested to
appear in proper court attire from an appropriate place having no
background noise.
Present: Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld. proxy counsel for plaintiff.
Sh. Navin Gupta, Ld. counsel for defendants along with
defendant no.4.
Two separate applications, one under Section 33, 34 &
35 Indian Stamps Act and another under Order 11 CPC are stated to
have been filed on behalf of defendants. Copy already supplied.
Plaintiff is directed to file reply positively within 10
days with advance copy to the opposite side.
Put up for consideration/arguments on 30.05.2026.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
20.03.2026
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    Order 7
    22 Jan 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 22 CS SCJ 1465/24
St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually.
22.01.2026
Note: All counsels appearing through VC are requested to ensure that
their video is on when their matter is taken up. Their appearance will not
be noted otherwise. They are also requested to appear in proper court attire
from an appropriate place having no background noise.
Present: Sh. Sunil Kumar Singh and Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld.
counsels for plaintiff ( through VC).
Sh. Sanjay Pondya, Ld. counsel for defendants along
with defendants.
Part arguments heard on preliminary issue I.e. whether
plaintiffs are entitled to file the present suit.
Put up for further arguments on 20.03.2026.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
22.01.2026
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    Order 6Full order available
    06 Aug 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 16 CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKAThe court is being conducted physically as well as virtually. 06.08.2025 Present: Sh. Sunil Kumar and Ms. Neha Kumari, Ld. counsels for plaintiff. Sh. Navin Gupta and Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Ld. counsels for defendant along with defendant. Affidavit of admission/denial of documents filed on behalf of both the parties. Pleadings are now complete. On the pleadings of the parties, following issues are framed for…

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    Order 5Full order available
    16 May 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 27 CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually. 16.05.2025 Present: Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld. counsel for plaintiff along with Sh. Abhishek Stephen Singh, PC Secretary of the plaintiff. Sh. Navin Gupta and Ms. Monika Singh, Ld. Counsels for defendants along with defendant no.3 & 4. Matter is listed for consideration of application under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC. However,…

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    Order 4
    20 Feb 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/24
St. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
The court is being conducted physically as well as virtually.
20.02.2025
Lawyers are abstaining from work today.
Present: None for plaintiff.
Defendant No. 1 and 2 are absent.
Defendant No. 3 and 4 in person.
Put up for purpose fixed on 16.05.2025.
(SANA KHAN)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
20.02.2025
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    Order 3
    21 Nov 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/24
St. STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA
21.11.2024
Present: Ms. Vinisha Jethwani, Ld. Proxy Counsel for the
plaintiff.
Sh. Navin Gupta and Sh. Sanjay Pandey, Ld.
Counsels for the defendants alongwith defendant
No.3 and 4 in person.
Replication filed on behalf of the plaintiff. Copy is
stated to have been received by the opposite counsel.
Matter is fixed for arguments on the application
under Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC.
Ld. Counsel for the defendants submits that
defendants have no objection if the Court extends the order qua
status quo passed on 13.09.2024.
However, Ld. Proxy Counsel for the plaintiff seeks
some time to take instructions from this main counsel Mr. Sunil
Kumar in this regard.
Let the main counsel of the plaintiff remain present
before the Court on the next of hearing.
Put up for arguments on the application under Order
39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC/further proceedings on 20.02.2024.
Interim order to continue till the next date of
hearing.
(Sana Khan)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
21.11.2024
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    Order 2Full order available
    13 Sept 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/24 St.STEPHENS CHURCH Vs. SHAKUNTALA LUKA 13.09.2024 Present: Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff. Shri Navin Gupta, Ld. Counsel for defendants alongwith defendant no.3 and 4. It is submitted by Ld. Counsel for defendants that he has already filed the WS alongwith reply to the application under Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC alongwtih documents and vakalatnama. The said documents are taken on record. Copy of WS…

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    Order 1
    31 Jul 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CS SCJ 1465/2024
ST. STEPHEN CHURCH & ORS
Vs
SHAKUNTALA LUKA & ORS
31.07.2024
Fresh suit received by way of e-filling. It be checked and
registered.
Present: Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
Hard copy of the plaint alongwith documents filed
today. Same is taken on record.
Submissions heard. Record perused.
Let summons be issued to defendants on filing of
PF / RC returnable for NDOH.
Put up for consideration on 13.09.2024.
(Neha Pandey)
Civil Judge-05/Central/THC
31.07.2024
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