Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 18, Rule 17–Prayer of seeking cross-examination of plaintiff was declined by trial Court with the cost of Rs. 1000/- –High Court also found the case of abuse of process of law and dismissed the writ petition–Examination in chief was continued for long and matter was adjourned for seven times–Thereafter, the defendant sought adjournment after adjournment for several times–Lastly, he was granted the opportunity subject to payment of cost–He acted in a manner to cause colossal insult to justice and to the concept of speedy disposal of civil litigation–SLP deserves to be dismissed with cost of Rs. 50,000/-.
