Delhi HC Upholds Civil Suit Decree for Recovery of Advance in Supply Dispute

GS Marbles Vs Shree Granites (Delhi High Court) Summary: The Delhi High Court, in the case of GS Marbles v. Shree Granites, upheld a trial court’s decision to decree a civil suit for the recovery of an advance payment. This judgment reaffirms the strict adherence required for filing a written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), stating that the 120-day period for submission is an absolute and non-negotiable bar, beyond which the court cannot accept the statement. The dispute originated from Shree Granites’ claim that they issued a purchase order to ...