Govind Jee Dairy Milk Pvt. Ltd & Anr vs Ssp Private Limited
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Case Significance
Govind Jee Dairy Milk Pvt. Ltd & Anr vs Ssp Private Limited is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 25, 2026 (citation: ik-194989494). In six connected NI Act Section 138 complaints, the accused petitioners challenged the trial court's order closing their right to cross-examine the complainant witness after their newly-engaged counsel sought an adjournment. The Court found the trial court's order too harsh, particularly since counsel had been recently engaged and the respondent's counsel graciously consented to allowing cross-examination. The petitions were allowed and cross-examination was restored, subject to Rs 10,000 cos The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Ankit Tiwari (counsel for respondent), Arpita Goyal (counsel for petitioner), M.K. Lakshay Yadav (counsel for petitioner), Rajendra Beniwal (counsel for respondent).
Summary
In six connected NI Act Section 138 complaints, the accused petitioners challenged the trial court's order closing their right to cross-examine the complainant witness after their newly-engaged counsel sought an adjournment. The Court found the trial court's order too harsh, particularly since counsel had been recently engaged and the respondent's counsel graciously consented to allowing cross-examination. The petitions were allowed and cross-examination was restored, subject to Rs 10,000 costs per petition and completion on the next hearing date.
What was the outcome of Govind Jee Dairy Milk Pvt. Ltd & Anr vs Ssp Private Limited?
In six connected NI Act Section 138 complaints, the accused petitioners challenged the trial court's order closing their right to cross-examine the complainant witness after their newly-engaged counse...
Judgment
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