Om Metals & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (M/s.) vs. State of Karnataka & Anr.

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 18, Rule 17–Application for recalling the witness–Dismissed–Justification–Suit for recovery of money–Litigant cannot be allowed to suffer due to absence of counsel–He is required to be given the time to engage another counsel–Though the evidence was closed after giving 22 adjournments, yet justice cannot be denied on the technical grounds–Impugned judgment and decree set aside and matter remanded back for giving on opportunity.