SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Shivanagowda Shankargouda Desai

Vs.

M.Channaveerappa Modi

C.A.No.2508 of 2007

(Anil R.Dave and Adarsh Kumar Goel,JJ.)

06.01.2016

JUDGMENT

Anil R.Dave, J.

1. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant.

2. Though served, nobody appears for the respondents.

3. In view of the fact that perhaps certain incorrect facts have been recorded in the impugned judgment and more particularly, the Second Appeal has been decided at           the admission stage, without appearance of the appellant, we are of the view that it would be just and appropr-iate if   the High Court reconsiders the entire Second Appeal and decides it afresh.

4.  In the circumstances, the impugned judgment is set aside. The Second Appeal shall be restored to its original number. The           matter is remanded  to the High Court so that after hearing the parties, it can be decided afresh.

5. The High Court shall notify the afore-stated Second Appeal for hearing on 15th February, 2016, so that the appeal can be decided at an early date.

6.  The civil appeal is disposed of as allowed with no order as to costs. Pending application, if any, stands disposed of.