Order Details: Copy of Judgment Pdf Text: MHCC010067242019 Presented on 03/07/2019 Registered on 03/10/2019 Decided on 24/04/2026 Duration 06Y: 09M: 23D Exhibit 15 IN THE CITY CIVIL COURT AT MAZGAON, MUMBAI SUMMARY SUIT NO. 964 OF 2019 Chetana Publication (I) LLP ] (Formerly known as Chetana Book Depot) ] A Partnership Firm, through their ] Constituted Attorney Mr. Rajesh Kamble ] 4th Floor, Trade Link, E-Wing, “B” Block, ] Kamala City, above Bombay Canteen, ] Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400013.…
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Case Overview
- Registration Number
- 100964/2019
- Registration Date
- 03 Oct 2019
Advocates
2For Petitioner
For Respondent
Parties
4Petitioner
Acts & Sections
1Case History / Proceedings
Case History
Date: 04-12-2019
Next Purpose: REPORT
Next Hearing Date: 16-01-2020
Date: 16-01-2020
Business: Plaintiff absent.
Defendant absent.
Adv. Megha Jani For plff. Present.
Adv. For deft absent.
Plaint
Vakalatnama
Memorandum of address
List of document
Adv. For the plff. affidavit of service Exh-5
Order- Seen and filed
ex-parte order passed below exh-1
Order- defendant no. 2 and 3 failed to appear with time inspite of due service of summons . Hence suit to proceed ex-parte against the defendant.
Matter is adjd to 07.02.2020 for ex-parte evidence.
Next Purpose: EX-PARTE EVIDENCE
Next Hearing Date: 07-02-2020
Date: 07-02-2020
Business: Plaintiff absent.
Defendant absent.
Adv. Megha Jani for plff. Present.
Adv. Aanand Kulkarni for deft. Present.
Adv. For the deft. Tendered draft N/M. t.o.r. Order- Leave granted to register.
Adv. For the plff. Reply filed. Argument heard on Notice of Motion. Cost deposited by the defendant in the court.
For reason separately recorded following order is passed.
ORDER
1. The Notice of Motion no.625 of 2020 is allowed, subject to cost of Rs.2000/-, which shall be paid by the defendants to the plaintiff, on or before next date.
2. The defendants are granted permission to put their appearance and Vakalatnama in the interest of justice.
3. The Notice of Motion No. 625 of 2020 is disposed off.
Matter is adjd to 04.03.2020 for S/J hearing.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 04-03-2020
Date: 04-03-2020
Business: Plaintiff absent.
Defendant absent.
Adv. Megha Jani for plff. Present.
Adv. Anand Kulkarni for deft. no. 1 and 3 present.
Adv. For the plf. tendered draft Ch/s @ affidavit in support. Order- Leave granted to register
Adv. For the plff. Tendered register Ch/s No. 406/2020 @ affidavit in support.
Adv. For the deft. Has deposited cost of Rs. 2000/- in this honorable court vide receipt No. 0736102 dated 07.02.2020.
Adv. For the deft. Filed Vakalatnama. Exh-6 Order- Seen and filed.
FRSR pronounced and following order is passed.
ORDER
1. The Chamber Summons No.406 of 2020 is allowed.
2. The plaintiff to carry necessary amendment as per the schedule with n 14 days from the date of the order.
3. The Chamber Summons No. 406 of 2020 is disposed off.
Matter is adjd to 29.04.2020 for Compliance.
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 29-04-2020
Date: 29-04-2020
Reason For Adjournment: National Lock Down
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 20-05-2020
Date: 20-05-2020
Business: Due to Covid-19 lockdown
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 08-06-2020
Date: 08-06-2020
Business: lockdown
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 24-07-2020
Date: 24-07-2020
Business: Due to Covid-19 Pendamic.
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 21-10-2020
Date: 21-10-2020
Business: Due to Covid-19 pandemic none appeared.
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 25-01-2021
Date: 25-01-2021
Business: Both the parties and his advocate are absent.
Matter is adjd to 08.04.2021 for Compliance.
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 08-04-2021
Date: 08-04-2021
Business: Plaintiff absent.
Defendant absent
Adv for the plff present.
As per order of the Hon\''ble Principal Judge, matter sent to various court for scrutinize of commercial court.
Matter is adjd to 05.05.2021 for compliance.
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 05-05-2021
Date: 05-05-2021
Business: Due to Covid-19 pandemic none appeared.
Reason For Adjournment: Adjourned due to Covid-19
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 30-07-2021
Date: 30-07-2021
Business: Plaintiff absent.
Defendant and his advocate are absent.
Adv. Megha Jani for the plff present.
Adv. for the plff filed affidavit of service of amended plaint to the defendant.
Order - seen and filed.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Matter is adjd to 30.09.2021 for order.
Next Purpose: ORDER
Next Hearing Date: 30-09-2021
Date: 30-09-2021
Business: Court is vacant
Next Purpose: ORDER
Next Hearing Date: 23-11-2021
Date: 23-11-2021
Business: Court is Vacant.
Next Purpose: ORDER
Next Hearing Date: 03-02-2022
Date: 03-02-2022
Business: Adv Megha for plaintiff present.
Adv Kulkarni for defendant no. 1 and 3 present.
Matter is adjd for steps on 12-04-2022
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 12-04-2022
Date: 12-04-2022
Business: P.O. is on training
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 20-07-2022
Date: 20-07-2022
Business: Adv. Ms. Megha Jani for Plaintiff present.
Plaintiff has filed the Affidavit of Service of amended Plaint on the Defendant dated 08/04/2021. The said affidavit reveals that the same is served through RPAD on 01/02/2021.
This court has already passed Ex-parte Order on 16/01/2020 against all the Defendants. In view of the subsequent service of amended Plaint and in view of absence of the Defendant, suit to proceed Ex-parte against the Defendants.
Matter adjourned to 07/09/2022 for Ex-parte Evidence.
Next Purpose: EX-PARTE EVIDENCE
Next Hearing Date: 07-09-2022
Date: 07-09-2022
Business: Adv.Megha Jani for Plaintiff is present.
None for Defendant.
Adv. Jani for plaintiff submits that though this Court had passed Ex-Parte order against defendants no. 1 to 3, however subsequently defendant nos. 1 and 3 had filed NM No. 625/2020 and thereby their appearance was allowed by this Court by order dt. 07.02.2020.
As such suit to proceed Ex-Parte only against defendant no. 2.
Plaintiff to take proper steps to proceeding the matter.
Matter adjourned to 24.11.2022 for steps.
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 24-11-2022
Date: 24-11-2022
Business: Adv.Megha Jani for plaintiff present.
Adv. for defendant No.1 and 3 present.
Suit is ex-parte against defendant No.2.
Ld.Adv. for plaintiff seeks time to file SJ. Time granted.
Matter is adj to 18/01/2023 for taking steps.
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 18-01-2023
Date: 18-01-2023
Business: Adv.Megha Jani for plaintiff present. She tendered draft Summons for Judgment along with affidavit against defendant No.1 and 3.
Suit is ex-parte against defendant No.2.
O-Leave is granted to register the Summons for Judgment.
Adv.Anand Kulkarni for defendant No.1 and 3 present.
Plaintiff undertakes to supply copy of register SJ to the defendant before next date.
Matter is adj to 23/03/2023 for reply on SJ.
Next Purpose: REPLY
Next Hearing Date: 23-03-2023
Date: 23-03-2023
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. DR. SHRI. S. D. TAWSHIKAR - (C.R.NO.61)
Adv.Megha Jani for plaintiff present. She tendered registered SJ No.28/2023 along with affidavit.
Adv.Parnima Wagh h/f Adv.Anand Kulkarni for defendant Nos.1 and 3 present.
Matter is adj to 16/06/2023 for affidavit of service of SJ/reply to SJ
Next Purpose: AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Next Hearing Date: 16-06-2023
Date: 16-06-2023
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. K. P. SHRIKHANDE - (C.R.NO.61)
Adv. Priyanka Kadne h/f Adv. Vinayak Salokhe for plaintiff present.
Defendant and his advocate absent.
Order below Exh-1
During the course of hearing, when the record was perused, it is found that after correcting the name of defendant No. 2, writ of suit summons has not been served on defendant No. 2. Counsel for the plaintiff conceded this fact and submit that it is necessary to sere the writ of suit summons on defendant No. 2 in order to avoid further legal complications.
The counsel for the plaintiff submit that defendant No. 2 is from Solapur district and prayed for permission for serving writ of suit summons by RPAD.
Plaintiff is allowed to serve writ of summons by RPAD at the costs of plaintiff. Private service is allowed.
Matter is adj to 23.08.2023 for service on writ of summons on defendant No. 2
Next Purpose: AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Next Hearing Date: 23-08-2023
Date: 23-08-2023
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. K. P. SHRIKHANDE - (C.R.NO.61)
Adv. Yogesh Chitte for plaintiff is present and filed application for extension of time to serve writ of summons to defendant No. 2. TOR. It is marked as Exh-7. Time extended to serve writ of summons on defendant No. 2.
Adv. Anand Kulkarni for defendant No. 1 and 3 is present.
Matter is adj to 20.11.2023 for affidavit of service.
Next Purpose: AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Next Hearing Date: 20-11-2023
Date: 20-11-2023
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. K. P. SHRIKHANDE - (C.R.NO.61)
Adv. Priyanka Kadne h/f Adv. Vinayak Salokhe for plaintiff is present and filed application for extension of time to serve writ of summons on defendant No.2. It is marked as Exh-8. O-Time extended to serve the writ of summons on defendant No.2.
The plaintiff to lodge with the office writ of summons within 10 days.
Matter is adj to 06.03.2024 for filing affidavit of service.
Next Purpose: AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Next Hearing Date: 06-03-2024
Date: 06-03-2024
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE-(C.R.NO.81)
Adv Ramesh K. Lad for the plaintiff is present and requested for short adjmnt for filing affidavit of service.
Matter is adj to 02.04.2024 for filing affidavit of service.
Next Purpose: AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Next Hearing Date: 02-04-2024
Date: 02-04-2024
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
The plaintiff and his advocate are absent.
The matter is pending for filing affidavit of service since 23/08/2023. The plaintiff is given last chance to take the steps.
Matter is adj to 19.06.2024 for steps.
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 19-06-2024
Date: 19-06-2024
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Megha Jani for plaintiff is present and filed affidavit of service. Taken on record. It is marked as Exh-9.
Order below Exh-9
On perusing affidavit of service, it appears that amended copy of plaint sent tto defendant No.2 by RPAD, is returned with remark unclaimed. It is deemed that amended copy of the plaint is served on defendant No.2.
Matter is adj to 07.08.2024 for filing original documents and hearing on summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 07-08-2024
Date: 07-08-2024
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Megha Jani for plaintiff is present and requested for adjournment to file original documents. Adjournment is granted as last chance to file original documents.
The defendant and his counsel are absent.
Matter is adj to 27.09.2024 for filing original documents and hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 27-09-2024
Date: 27-09-2024
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Mr. Rajesh Kamble, CA of plaintiff is present.
Adv. Megha Jani for plaintiff is present and filed application for production of documents along with list of documents and documents. Taken on record. They are marked as Exh-9 and 10 respectively. O-Production is allowed.
The defendant and his counsel are absent.
Matter is adj to 25.11.2024 for hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 25-11-2024
Date: 25-11-2024
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Vishal Sheth i/b Adv. Ashish Dubey for plaintiff is present and filed an application for production of documents along with list. Taken on record. They are marked as Exh-11 and 12 respectively.
Matter is adj to 28.01.2025 for hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 28-01-2025
Date: 28-01-2025
Business: P.O. is on leave.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 20-03-2025
Date: 20-03-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Megha Jani for plaintiff is present and requested for adjournment. Adjournment is granted.
The defendant and his counsel are absent.
Matter is adj to 25.04.2025 for hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 25-04-2025
Date: 25-04-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Both parties and their advocate are absent.
Matter is adj to 01.07.2025 for hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 01-07-2025
Date: 01-07-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. for plaintiff is present and requested for adjournment. Adjournment is granted.
The defendant and his counsel are absent.
Matter is adj to 06.08.2025 for hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 06-08-2025
Date: 06-08-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Ramesh K. Lad for plaintiff is present and requested for adjournment. Adjournment is granted.
The defendant and his counsel are absent.
Matter is adj to 09.09.2025 for hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 09-09-2025
Date: 09-09-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Megha Jani for plaintiff is present.
kept back.
Later on at 12.55 pm.
Adv. Megha Jani for plaintiff is present.
Heard the argument of Plaintiff Summons for judgment.
Matter is adj to for 26-09-2025 hearing on Summons for judgment by defendant.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 26-09-2025
Date: 26-09-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Both parties and their advocate are absent.
Keep back.
Later on at 12.52 pm
Both parties and their advocate are absent.
Defendant is given last chance to argue on Summons for judgment.
Matter is adj to 14.10.2025 for hearing on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: SUMMONS FOR JUDGEMENT HEARING
Next Hearing Date: 14-10-2025
Date: 14-10-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Both parties and their advocate are absent.
Defendant was given last chance to argue on Summons for judgment. Defendant failed to argue. Hence, matter is kept for order on Summons for judgment.
Matter is adj to 30.10.2025 for order on Summons for judgment.
Next Purpose: ORDER
Next Hearing Date: 30-10-2025
Date: 30-10-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Both parties and their advocate are absent.
FRSR following order is passed
Order
1)Summons for judgment No. 28/2023 is disposed of as follows-
(a)Defendants No. 1 and 3 are granted conditional Leave to defend suit subject to depositing an amount of Rs.87,408/- within one month.
(b) Defendants No.1 and 3 are at liberty to file their written statement on record within 30 days after depositing amount.
2)After depositing amount by defendants No.1 and 3, it be deposited in fixed deposits in any Nationalized bank as per law till further orders.
3)No order to costs.
4)Summons for judgment No. 28/2023 is disposed of accordingly.
Matter is adj to 29.11.2025 for compliance.
Next Purpose: COMPLIANCE
Next Hearing Date: 29-11-2025
Date: 29-11-2025
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Both parties and their advocate are absent.
Matter is adj to 16.01.2026 for taking steps by plaintiff.
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 16-01-2026
Date: 16-01-2026
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Both parties and their advocate are absent.
Matter is adj to 25.02.2026 for taking steps.
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 25-02-2026
Date: 25-02-2026
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Hetashree Sanghavi i/b Adv. Vinayak Salokhe for plaintiff is present through video conference and requested for adjournment to file non-deposit certificate. Adjournment is granted.
The defendant and his counsel are absent.
Matter is adj to 20.03.2026 for taking steps.
Next Purpose: FOR TAKING STEPS
Next Hearing Date: 20-03-2026
Date: 20-03-2026
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Smita Panchal for plaintiff is present and filed an application for production of non-deposit along with certificate. TOR and marked as Exh-13 and 14 respectively. O-Production is allowed.
Matter is adj to 08.04.2026 for argument.
Judge
Next Purpose: ARGUMENTS
Next Hearing Date: 08-04-2026
Date: 08-04-2026
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv. Hitesvi Sanghavi for plaintiff is present thourgh VC and requested for adjornment. O - Granted.
The defendant and his advocate are absent.
Matter is adj to 24/04/2026 for argument.
Next Purpose: ARGUMENTS
Next Hearing Date: 24-04-2026
Date: 24-04-2026
Business: CORAM - H.H.J. SHRI. SANGRAM S. SHINDE - (C.R.NO.81)
Adv Hitasvi Sanghani i/b Adv Vinayak Salonkhe for plaintiff present.
Heard ex-parte argument of ld. counsel of plaintiff.
Exh.15 - Judgment
FRSR Following order is passed-
O R D E R
1) Summary Suit No. 964 of 2019 is hereby decreed with the costs.
2)Defendants shall jointly and severally pay an amount of Rs.1,27,466/- (Rupees One Lakh Twenty Seven Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty Six only) to the plaintiff.
3)Defendants shall jointly and severally pay to the plaintiff simple interest on Rs.87,908/- (Rupees Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Eight only) at the rate of 7 percent p.a. from 03/07/2019, the date of issuance of respective cheques till its full realization.
4)The plaintiff may be entitled to get refund the court fees paid, if provided for in Rules.
5) The decree be drawn up accordingly.
Nature Of Disposal: DECREED
Disposal Date: 24-04-2026Additional Case Details
Additional Case Details
Filing Number: 107192/2019 Filing Date: 03-07-2019 First Hearing Date: 04th December 2019 Decision Date: 24th April 2026 Court Number And Judge: 81-COURT 81 ADDL. SESSIONS JUDGE
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5Order Details: Chamber summons Pdf Text: Order 1 Ch/s No. 406 of 2020 in Summ. Suit No. 964 of 2019 IN THE BOMBAY CITY CIVIL COURT AT BOMBAY CHAMBER SUMMON No.406 of 2020 IN SUMMARY SUIT NO.964 of 2019. M/s. Chetana Publication (India) LLP (Formerly known as Chetana Book Depot) ... Plaintiff V/s. Ambika General Stores & Ors. ... Defendant. CORAM : HER HONOUR JUDGE SMT. S.G. SHAIKH. (C.R. NO.59). DATE : 04.03.2020 Advocate Megha Jani, for plaintiff. Advocate Anand…
Order Details: Notice of Motion Pdf Text: Order 1 N/m No. 625 of 2020 in Summary Suit No. 964 of 2019 IN THE BOMBAY CITY CIVIL COURT AT BOMBAY NOTICE OF MOTION No.625 OF 2020 (CNR No.MHCC010016102020) IN SUMMARY SUIT NO.964 OF 2019. Chetana Publication (I) LLP ... Plaintiff V/s. Ambika General Stores & Ans. ... Defendants. CORAM : HER HONOUR JUDGE SMT. S.G. SHAIKH. (C.R. NO.59). DATE : 07.02.2020. Appearances: Ms. Megha Jani, Advocate for plaintiff. Mr. Anand Kulkarni,…
Order Details: Chamber summons Pdf Text: Order 1 Ch/s No. 406 of 2020 in Summ. Suit No. 964 of 2019 IN THE BOMBAY CITY CIVIL COURT AT BOMBAY CHAMBER SUMMON No.406 of 2020 IN SUMMARY SUIT NO.964 of 2019. M/s. Chetana Publication (India) LLP (Formerly known as Chetana Book Depot) ... Plaintiff V/s. Ambika General Stores & Ors. ... Defendant. CORAM : HER HONOUR JUDGE SMT. S.G. SHAIKH. (C.R. NO.59). DATE : 04.03.2020 Advocate Megha Jani, for plaintiff. Advocate Anand…
Order Details: Notice of Motion Pdf Text: Order 1 N/m No. 625 of 2020 in Summary Suit No. 964 of 2019 IN THE BOMBAY CITY CIVIL COURT AT BOMBAY NOTICE OF MOTION No.625 OF 2020 (CNR No.MHCC010016102020) IN SUMMARY SUIT NO.964 OF 2019. Chetana Publication (I) LLP ... Plaintiff V/s. Ambika General Stores & Ans. ... Defendants. CORAM : HER HONOUR JUDGE SMT. S.G. SHAIKH. (C.R. NO.59). DATE : 07.02.2020. Appearances: Ms. Megha Jani, Advocate for plaintiff. Mr. Anand Kulkarni,…
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