UOI & Ors v. Asha Singh &Ors

J U D G M E N T

MUKUL MUDGAL, J: (ORAL)

¶1This LPA challenges the order dated 23rd April, 2002 passed by the learned Single Judge. The following order was passed on 14th August, 2002:- "CM. 1242/2002

For the reasons stated in the application, the delay in filing the Appeal is condoned.

CM Stands disposed of.

LPA No. 599/2002

Admit.

To be heard along with LPA 502/2002

CM. 1243/2002

Stay granted."

¶2On 7th November, 2006, the following order was passed:-

"Learned counsel for the respondent has stated the issue involved in this LPA is covered by the judgment dated 30.1.2006 passed in LPA No. 502/2002. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that she does not have instructions. Last opportunity is granted to learned counsel for the petitioner to obtain instructions.

List on 4th December 2006."

¶3The issue involved is covered by the judgment of this Court in LPA No. 502/2002 dated 30th January, 2006 and this statement has been made by the appellant's counsel herself. It is also not in dispute that the SLP filed against the present LPA has been dismissed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court by an order dated 4th January, 2008. Accordingly, since the aforesaid judgment in LPA No. 502/2002 has become final and binding, the present appeal has to be dismissed and is accordingly dismissed.

¶4The payment due to the respondents in accordance with the judgment of LPA No. 502/2002 shall be released not later than 17th November, 2008 failing which the amount shall carry interest at the rate of 8% per annum.

¶5The application stands disposed of.

MUKUL MUDGAL, J

MANMOHAN, J SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 rb

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + LPA 599/2002 & CMA No. 13714/2006 % DATE OF DECISION : 11th September,2008 UOI & ORS. ..... Appellants Through: Ms. Anjana Gosain, Advocate versus ASHA SINGH &ORS. ..... Respondent Through: Ms. Madhu Tewatia, Advocate CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUKUL MUDGAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN 1. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporter or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the digest?