CS (COMM) - CIVIL SUIT (COMMERCIAL)

The South Indian Bank LtdVsLINNET CLEANTECH P. LTD

CNR DLET010073192024767-District Judge Commercial Court-01

Karkardooma, District Sessions Court

delhi · Delhi (DL)

CASE DISPOSED

Uncontested--EX-PARTE A

Decision Date: 31st January 2026

TrustJury record updated 16 Oct 2026

Case Overview

Registration Number: 387/2024
Registration Date: 20 Dec 2024

Advocates

For Petitioner

Joby P Varghese

For Respondent

Not available

Parties

Petitioner

1The South Indian Bank Ltd

Respondent

1LINNET CLEANTECH P. LTD

Acts & Sections

Civil Procedure Code 1908 · Sec 37

Case History / Proceedings

Case History

Date: 23-12-2024
Business: same purpose
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 10-01-2025

Date: 10-01-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 07-02-2025

Date: 07-02-2025
Business: same purpose
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 05-03-2025

Date: 05-03-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 05-04-2025

Date: 05-04-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 21-04-2025

Date: 21-04-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 19-05-2025

Date: 19-05-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 07-07-2025

Date: 07-07-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 29-07-2025

Date: 29-07-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 16-09-2025

Date: 16-09-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc. cases
Next Hearing Date: 29-10-2025

Date: 29-10-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Plaintiff/Petitioner Evidence
Next Hearing Date: 20-11-2025

Date: 20-11-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Plaintiff/Petitioner Evidence
Next Hearing Date: 15-12-2025

Date: 15-12-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Final Arguments
Next Hearing Date: 16-01-2026

Date: 16-01-2026
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Judgement
Next Hearing Date: 31-01-2026

Date: 31-01-2026
Business: exparte
Nature Of Disposal: EX-PARTE A
Disposal Date: 31-01-2026

Additional Case Details

Filing Number: 3556/2024
Filing Date: 20-12-2024
eFiling Number: ADL20230005908C202400006
eFiling Date: 19-12-2024
First Hearing Date: 23rd December 2024
Decision Date: 31st January 2026
Court Number And Judge: 767-District Judge Commercial Court-01

Orders

Final Order 13

31 Jan 2026

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) No. 387/2024
South Indian Bank Vs. Linnet Cleantech
31.01.2026
At 4.00 PM
Present: Mr. Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff (through
VC).
Defendants ex-parte.
Vide my separate judgment, suit of the plaintiff has been
disposed off and a decree is passed in favour of plaintiff and against the
defendants. Decree-sheet be prepared accordingly.
File be consigned to Record Room.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District,
Karkardooma Courts, Delhi
31.01.2026
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Final Order 12Full order available

31 Jan 2026

Order Details: COPY OF JUDGMENT Pdf Text: IN THE COURT OF SHRI DEVENDER KUMAR, DISTRICT JUDGE (COMMERCIAL COURT-01), EAST DISTRICT KARKARDOOMA COURTS : DELHI CS (Comm.) No. 387/2024 The South Indian Bank Ltd. through its authorized representative Zeenal Thampuratty Joseph having office at D-29, Acharya Niketan Near Kukreja Hospital East Delhi-110091. …... Plaintiff Vs. 1. Linnet Cleantech Private Limited D-103, Jhilmil Colony Shahdara, Delhi110095. 2. Shri Nitin Handa D-103, Jhilmil Colony Shahdara, Delhi110095. 3. Nitin Chandra Nair P-9, 1st Floor,…

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Interim Order 11

16 Jan 2026

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
16.01.2026
Present: Ms. Rashi, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
Defendant is ex-parte.
Final arguments heard.
Put up for clarification, if any / judgment on 31.01.2026.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge
(Commercial Court)-01
East District,
Karkardooma Courts, Delhi
16.01.2026
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Interim Order 10

15 Dec 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
15.12.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
Defendant is ex-parte.
PW1 Ms. Zeenal Thampuratty Joseph examined and
discharged. No PW is to be examined as stated by Ld. Counsel for
plaintiff. Hence, PE closed.
Put up for final arguments on 16.01.2026.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /15.12.2025
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Interim Order 9

20 Nov 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) No.387/24
The South Indian Bank Ltd Vs. Linnet Cleantech P. Ltd
20.11.2025
Present: Ms. Rashi, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff with AR.
Defendant is ex-parte.
Affidavit of PW1 Ms. Zeenal Thampuratty Joseph filed, but
time sought on behalf of plaintiff on the ground that witness has not
brought original documents. Granted.
Put up for ex-parte evidence on 15.12.2025.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /20.11.2025
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Interim Order 8

29 Oct 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
29.10.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff (through
VC)
None for defendant.
No WS has been filed on behalf of the defendant and
even none has appeared on behalf of defendant.
Be awaited.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /29.10.2025
At 11.50 a.m.
Present: Ld. Counsel for plaintiff
None for defendant.
Be awaited.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /29.10.2025
At 2.05 p.m.
29.10.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff (through
VC)
None for defendant
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None has appeared on behalf of defendant despite
repeated calls since morning. Accordingly, defendant is hereby
proceeded ex-parte.
Put up for ex-parte evidence on 20.11.2025.
Plaintiff is directed to file affidavit in evidence and to
remain present on the next date of hearing.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /29.10.2025
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Interim Order 7

16 Sept 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (Comm) No. 387/24
The South Indian Bank Ltd. Vs. Linnet Cleantech P. Ltd.
16.09.2025
Present: Mr. Joby P Varghese and Ms. Rashi, Ld. Counsels for
plaintiff.
None for defendant.
Process issued to defendants received back served through
publication in newspapers ‘Business Standard’ dated 14.08.2025 and
‘Dainik Bhaskar’ dated 14.08.2025. In view of publication, it is deemed
service.
Put up for appearance of defendants on 29.10.2025.
Meanwhile, Ahlmad is directed to file report as to whether any WS has
been filed on behalf of defendants or not.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi/ 16.09.2025
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Interim Order 6

29 Jul 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
29.07.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese - Ld. Counsel for plaintiff through
VC.
Steps not taken as PF not filed. However, plaintiff has filed
one application under Order 5 Rule 20 CPC thereby seeking substitute
service of defendants no. 1 to 3 by publication as all the defendants have
left their last known address.
Heard. Record perused.
Since defendant no. 1 to 3 have left their last known
addresses and plaintiff has no other alternate address of the defendant,
accordingly, all defendants no. 1 to 3 be served by way of publication in
newspaper ‘Dainik Bhaskar’ and ‘Business Standard’, having circulation
throughout the nation and in the locality of defendants, on filing PF and
depositing of necessary charges, to be given dasti, for 16.09.2025.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi
29.07.2025
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Interim Order 5

07 Jul 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
07.07.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Warghese – Ld. Counsel for plaintiff through
VC.
Steps not taken as PF not filed. However, Ld. Counsel for
plaintiff has submitted that plaintiff has made sufficient efforts to get
served defendants no. 1 to 3, but they have left the last known address.
Plaintiff stated to have filed application for substituted
service, but physical copy not filed due to strike. Let the appropriate
application be filed on record.
Put up for consideration on 29.07.2025.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi
07.07.2025
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Interim Order 4

21 Apr 2025

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET
CLEANTECHPRIVATE LIMITED
21.04.2025
Present: Sh. Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiff.
Fresh amended memo of parties filed, deleting names of
defendants no. 4 and 5, who have already paid the amount due and
recoverable against them.
Issue summons of this suit upon defendants no. 1 to 3 on
filing PF / Registered A.D., Speed Post, Courier.
Necessary steps be taken within 7 days.
Re-notify on 19.05.2025.
(Pitamber Dutt)
District Judge (Commercial Court-01)
East/Karkardooma Courts-21.04.2025
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Interim Order 3Full order available

05 Apr 2025

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24 THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH PRIVATE LIMITED 05.04.2025 Present: Sh. Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiff along with Manager of the plaintiff bank. Sh. Shubham Pandey, Ld. Counsel for defendant no. 4 along with defendant no. 4 in person. Sh. Shubham Goyal, Ld. Counsel for defendant no. 5 along with defendant no. 5 in person. Both defendants no. 4 and 5 have been arrayed…

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Interim Order 2Full order available

05 Mar 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24 THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECHPRIVATE LIMITED 05.03.2025 Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese – Ld. Counsel for plaintiff joined through VC. Shri Shubham Pandey – Ld. Counsel for defendant no. 4 joined through VC. Shri Shubham Goyal – Ld. Counsel for defendant no. 5. No written statement has been filed by defendant no. 4 and defendant no. 5. Both the Ld. Counsels for defendant no. 4 & 5…

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Interim Order 1

10 Jan 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET
CLEANTECHPRIVATE LIMITED
10.01.2025
Fresh suit received by way of assignment. It be checked and
registered.
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese – Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
This suit is filed for recovery of the loan amount against the
defendant. Pre-litigation mediation was initiated but same resulted in
non-starter.
Issue summons of the suit upon the defendants on filing PF,
registered AD, speed post, courier. Necessary steps be taken within
seven days.
Put up on 07.02.2025.
(Pitamber Dutt)
District Judge (Commercial Court-01)
East/Karkardooma Courts-10.01.2025
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Order 11

16 Jan 2026

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
16.01.2026
Present: Ms. Rashi, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
Defendant is ex-parte.
Final arguments heard.
Put up for clarification, if any / judgment on 31.01.2026.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge
(Commercial Court)-01
East District,
Karkardooma Courts, Delhi
16.01.2026
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Order 10

15 Dec 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
15.12.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
Defendant is ex-parte.
PW1 Ms. Zeenal Thampuratty Joseph examined and
discharged. No PW is to be examined as stated by Ld. Counsel for
plaintiff. Hence, PE closed.
Put up for final arguments on 16.01.2026.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /15.12.2025
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Order 9

20 Nov 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) No.387/24
The South Indian Bank Ltd Vs. Linnet Cleantech P. Ltd
20.11.2025
Present: Ms. Rashi, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff with AR.
Defendant is ex-parte.
Affidavit of PW1 Ms. Zeenal Thampuratty Joseph filed, but
time sought on behalf of plaintiff on the ground that witness has not
brought original documents. Granted.
Put up for ex-parte evidence on 15.12.2025.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /20.11.2025
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Order 8

29 Oct 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
29.10.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff (through
VC)
None for defendant.
No WS has been filed on behalf of the defendant and
even none has appeared on behalf of defendant.
Be awaited.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /29.10.2025
At 11.50 a.m.
Present: Ld. Counsel for plaintiff
None for defendant.
Be awaited.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /29.10.2025
At 2.05 p.m.
29.10.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for plaintiff (through
VC)
None for defendant
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None has appeared on behalf of defendant despite
repeated calls since morning. Accordingly, defendant is hereby
proceeded ex-parte.
Put up for ex-parte evidence on 20.11.2025.
Plaintiff is directed to file affidavit in evidence and to
remain present on the next date of hearing.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi /29.10.2025
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Order 7

16 Sept 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (Comm) No. 387/24
The South Indian Bank Ltd. Vs. Linnet Cleantech P. Ltd.
16.09.2025
Present: Mr. Joby P Varghese and Ms. Rashi, Ld. Counsels for
plaintiff.
None for defendant.
Process issued to defendants received back served through
publication in newspapers ‘Business Standard’ dated 14.08.2025 and
‘Dainik Bhaskar’ dated 14.08.2025. In view of publication, it is deemed
service.
Put up for appearance of defendants on 29.10.2025.
Meanwhile, Ahlmad is directed to file report as to whether any WS has
been filed on behalf of defendants or not.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi/ 16.09.2025
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Order 6

29 Jul 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
29.07.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese - Ld. Counsel for plaintiff through
VC.
Steps not taken as PF not filed. However, plaintiff has filed
one application under Order 5 Rule 20 CPC thereby seeking substitute
service of defendants no. 1 to 3 by publication as all the defendants have
left their last known address.
Heard. Record perused.
Since defendant no. 1 to 3 have left their last known
addresses and plaintiff has no other alternate address of the defendant,
accordingly, all defendants no. 1 to 3 be served by way of publication in
newspaper ‘Dainik Bhaskar’ and ‘Business Standard’, having circulation
throughout the nation and in the locality of defendants, on filing PF and
depositing of necessary charges, to be given dasti, for 16.09.2025.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi
29.07.2025
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Order 5

07 Jul 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET CLEANTECH P.
LTD
07.07.2025
Present: Shri Joby P. Warghese – Ld. Counsel for plaintiff through
VC.
Steps not taken as PF not filed. However, Ld. Counsel for
plaintiff has submitted that plaintiff has made sufficient efforts to get
served defendants no. 1 to 3, but they have left the last known address.
Plaintiff stated to have filed application for substituted
service, but physical copy not filed due to strike. Let the appropriate
application be filed on record.
Put up for consideration on 29.07.2025.
(Devender Kumar)
District Judge (Commercial Court)-01
East District, Karkardooma
Courts, Delhi
07.07.2025
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Order 4

21 Apr 2025

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET
CLEANTECHPRIVATE LIMITED
21.04.2025
Present: Sh. Joby P. Varghese, Ld. Counsel for the plaintiff.
Fresh amended memo of parties filed, deleting names of
defendants no. 4 and 5, who have already paid the amount due and
recoverable against them.
Issue summons of this suit upon defendants no. 1 to 3 on
filing PF / Registered A.D., Speed Post, Courier.
Necessary steps be taken within 7 days.
Re-notify on 19.05.2025.
(Pitamber Dutt)
District Judge (Commercial Court-01)
East/Karkardooma Courts-21.04.2025
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05 Apr 2025

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Order 2Full order available

05 Mar 2025

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Order 1

10 Jan 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CS (COMM) 387/24
THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD Vs. LINNET
CLEANTECHPRIVATE LIMITED
10.01.2025
Fresh suit received by way of assignment. It be checked and
registered.
Present: Shri Joby P. Varghese – Ld. Counsel for plaintiff.
This suit is filed for recovery of the loan amount against the
defendant. Pre-litigation mediation was initiated but same resulted in
non-starter.
Issue summons of the suit upon the defendants on filing PF,
registered AD, speed post, courier. Necessary steps be taken within
seven days.
Put up on 07.02.2025.
(Pitamber Dutt)
District Judge (Commercial Court-01)
East/Karkardooma Courts-10.01.2025
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