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Final Order 1 · 12 Jul 2023 · CNR MHCC010066962019
Order Details: Ex-parte Judgement Pdf Text: ..1.. Summary Civil Suit No.60/2021 MHCC010066962019 Presented on : 29/06/2019 Registered on : 02/02/2021 Decided on : 12/07/2023 Duration : 04Y 00M 14D IN THE BOMBAY CITY CIVIL COURT FOR GREATER MUMBAI EXHIBIT NO.11 SUMMARY CIVIL SUIT NO.60 OF 2021 SWATI SAHEBRAO GADGE of Mumbai an adult Indian Inhabitant, Having her address at Room No.11, Stany Chawl, Wadia Estate, Kurla (West), Mumbai-400 070 through her C.A. Manjusha Nandkishor Shete. ] ] ] ] ] ] ..Plaintiff V/s. RAJENDRA BHIMRAO ADANGALE of Mumbai an adult Indian Inhabitant, working for gain with B.M.C. Labour Dept “L” Ward, S. G. Barve Marg, Kurla (West), Mumbai – 400 070. Worker No.1374993, Paysheet No.A 6018. ] ] ] ] ] ] ..Defendant Appearance :- Mr. Ramesh Jain, learned advocate for plaintiff. None for defendant ( Ex-parte). CORAM : HIS HONOUR JUDGE SHAIKH AKBAR SHAIKH JAFAR COURT ROOM NO.15. DATE : 12/07/2023. -- 1 of 6 -- ..2.. Summary Civil Suit No.60/2021 J U D G M E N T 1 This summary suit is filed for recovery of amount of Rs.1,53,408.21/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eight and Twenty-One Paise only) under the promissory note. The plaintiff has come with the case that she has advanced loan of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) to the defendant, who executed promissory note on 09/07/2016. The defendant had agreed to pay the amount of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) on demand alongwith interest at the rate of 18% per annum. However, defendant did not pay the loan amount, therefore, the plaintiff is entitled for recovery of amount alongwith interest at the rate of 18% per annum. 2 The writ of summons was served upon the defendant vide Exh-05. But the defendant failed to appear before the Court, hence, the suit proceeded ex-parte as per roznama dated 03/07/2023. 3 Having regard to the contentions of plaintiff, following points arise for my determination and I have recorded my findings thereon for the reasons thereunder :- POINTS FINDINGS 1 Does the plaintiff prove that the defendant has executed promissory note of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) ? Affirmative 2 Does the plaintiff prove that she is entitled to charge interest as prayed for ? Partly Affirmative -- 2 of 6 -- ..3.. Summary Civil Suit No.60/2021 3 Is the plaintiff entitled for the reliefs sought ? Partly Affirmative 4 What order ? As per final order. R E A S O N S 4 In order to substantiate the contentions, the authorised person of plaintiff entered into the witness box and relied on various documents under list (Exh-07). Heard learned advocate for plaintiff. As to point Nos.1 to 3 :- 5 The authorised person of plaintiff has tendered her Claim Affidavit (Exh-06) alongwith documents as per list (Exh-07). On perusal of promissory note, it reveals that it bears signature and thumb impression of the defendant. Inconsequence of failure to pay the amount under the promissory note, the plaintiff has issued a notice on 24/06/2019. Thus, the plaintiff is entitled for recovery of amount under the promissory note. The plaintiff is a money lender having license bearing No.RBE-1110, hence, she is entitled to recover the amount as a money lender. She filed other documents related to her license and copies of forms and cashbook. Thus, it is established that the defendant has executed the promissory note for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only). 6 There is nothing on record to show that the defendant has ever paid any amount under the promissory note. His absence and omission to appear before the Court on being served with the writ of -- 3 of 6 -- ..4.. Summary Civil Suit No.60/2021 summons shows that he has no substantial defence and has admitted the claim of plaintiff. Therefore, the plaintiff is entitled to recover the amount under the promissory note. 7 So far as interest is concerned, the plaintiff is claiming interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the defendant, however, I am of the view that it is an exorbitant rate of interest. No doubt the plaintiff has suffered loss in business and profit, due to failure to repay the amount by the defendant. Had it been paid to the plaintiff as per demand, she would have invested and would have earned profit therefrom. Therefore, I am of the view that the plaintiff is entitled for interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of default i.e. notice of advocate dated 24/06/2019, till its full realisation. In view of above discussions, I answer point No.1 in affirmative and point Nos.2 and 3 in partly affirmative. 8 As the defendant has made plaintiff constrained to file the suit, he is also liable to pay the costs. In the result, I proceed to pass the following order :- ORDER 1. Summary Civil Suit No.60/2021, is hereby partly decreed with costs. 2. Plaintiff is entitled to recover an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) alongwith interest at the rate of 9% per annum, from the date of default i.e. notice of advocate dated 24/06/2019, till its full realisation from the defendant. 3. Decree be drawn up accordingly. -- 4 of 6 -- ..5.. Summary Civil Suit No.60/2021 4. Court fees, if any, be refunded as per rule. (Judgment pronounced in open Court) (Shaikh Akbar Shaikh Jafar) Judge, City Civil Court, Greater Bombay Dated : 12/07/2023 C.R. No.15 Directly typed on : 12/07/2023 Signed on : 13/07/2023 -- 5 of 6 -- ..6.. Summary Civil Suit No.60/2021 “Certified to be true and correct copy of the original signed order”. 13/07/2023 at about 05.20 p.m. (Ms. Sonali S. Sawant) Stenographer (Grade-III) Name of the Hon'ble Judge : Shaikh Akbar Shaikh Jafar, Judge, City Civil Court & Addl. Sessions Judge Court Room No.15, Gr. Mumbai Date of pronouncement of Order : 12/07/2023 Order signed by Hon'ble Judge on : 13/07/2023 Order uploaded on : 13/07/2023 at about 05.20 p.m. -- 6 of 6 --
