Kiran Mahajan v. Ranjeet Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2015 · 2015:DHC:9407
Hima Kohli
CS(OS) 3317/2015
2015:DHC:9407
civil other

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The Delhi High Court held that a suit valued below Rs. 2.00 crores falls outside its pecuniary jurisdiction and must be filed in the appropriate court.

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HIGH COURT OF DELHI
CS(OS) 3317/2015 & IA No.23301/2015
MRS KIRAN MAHAJAN ..... Plaintiff
Through : None.
VERSUS
SMT RANJEET KAUR & ORS ..... Defendants
Through : None.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI O R D E R 18.11.2015
JUDGMENT

1. The suit is listed in the category of ‘directions’.

2. Having regard to the fact that the plaintiff has valued the suit for the purposes of pecuniary jurisdiction at Rs.20,01,000/-, which is below Rs.2.00 crores, the Registry is directed to return the plaint to the counsel for the plaintiff for the same to be presented before the competent court vested with the pecuniary jurisdiction to entertain the same.

3. The suit is disposed of, along with the pending application. HIMA KOHLI, J NOVEMBER 18, 2015 sk