Mr Lokesh Sharma vs Delhi Public Library

ik-168636051 Delhi High Court 18 February 2026 • 5 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

Sangita Rai Counsel Petitioner Saumam Singh Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

Delhi Public Library Respondent Lokesh Sharma Petitioner

Case Significance

Mr Lokesh Sharma vs Delhi Public Library is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 18, 2026 (citation: ik-168636051). Petition under Article 227 challenging the trial court's dismissal of an application for extension of time to file written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC. The petitioner, a 70-year-old defendant, claimed delay was due to his age and wife's illness. The court upheld the dismissal, finding the delay of over one year inexcusable — the petitioner was represented by counsel throughout and had pursued an Order VII Rule 11 application instead of filing the written statement. The case was heard by Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta. Counsel appearing: Sangita Rai (counsel for petitioner), Saumam Singh (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

Petition under Article 227 challenging the trial court's dismissal of an application for extension of time to file written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC. The petitioner, a 70-year-old defendant, claimed delay was due to his age and wife's illness. The court upheld the dismissal, finding the delay of over one year inexcusable — the petitioner was represented by counsel throughout and had pursued an Order VII Rule 11 application instead of filing the written statement.

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