RNI No. MAHBIL /2009/35527
महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र
असाधारण भाग चार--क
वर्ष ८ अंक १०(२)] मंगळवार, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४ [पृष्ठे १०, किंमत : रुपये ९.००
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THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
ORIGINAL SIDE
NOTIFICATION
No. G. / Amend / 610 / 2022.—The Honourable the Chief Justice and Judges of the Bombay High Court are pleased to make the following amendment in Chapter VI, VII, XXVIII and Schedule of Forms of the Bombay High Court Original Side Rules, 1980 with immediate effect :—
Sr. Rules Chapter Amendment
No.
1 . 6 9 Chapter VI Existing Rule 69 shall be substituted with following :—
R. 69 Summons to defendant.—
(1) In these Rules, wherever the word 'Writ of Summons' is used, it shall include 'Writ of Summons with copy of Plaint with annexures'
(2) The Writ of Summons to appear and answer shall be as per provisions of Order V Rule 1 and 2 (Bombay amendment) of Civil Procedure Code, 1908 and in one of the Form Nos. 8, 9, 9A and 10 as may be applicable to the case with such variations as the circumstances of the case may require.
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भाग चार--क--१३--१२ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४
Sr. Rules Chapter Amendment
No.
2 . 7 0 Chapter VI The words 'and' after the word 'Name' be substituted with punctuation ',' and the words 'and electronic mail address' shall he added after the words 'address' and before the words 'of the party' 3 . 7 1 Chapter VI (1 ) The words "or digitally signed" shall be added after word "Signed" and before words "by the Prothonotary and Senior Master"
(2 ) The words "or Master (Admn.) or Section Officer" shall be added after the words 'or Associates' and before the words "as the Prothonotary and Senior Master may from time to time direct"
4 . 7 3 Chapter VI Shall be deleted.
5 . 7 4 Chapter VI Shall be deleted.
6 . 7 5 Chapter VI In place of existing Rule (1) and (2) following rule shall
be substituted :—
"R.75. Suits, other than Commercial Suits,
Summary Suits and Matrimonial Suits to
appear for directions before Prothonotary &
Senior Master.—
Suits, other than Commercial Suits, Summary
Suits and Matrimonial suits shall be placed on
board before the Prothonotary & Senior Master
for directions as to status and other issues
relating to suit on the thirtieth day from the date
of issuance of Writ of Summons.
7 7 6 Chapter VI Following shall be inserted after the sentence "An acknowledgement purported to be signed by the dcf endant or an endorsement by a postal servant that the defendant refused service shall be deemed to be prima facie proof of service."
and
the sentence "In all other cases the Court shall hold such inquiry as it thinks fit and either declare the summons to have been duly served or order such further service as may in its opinion be necessary."
"In addition to above, the Writ of Summons may
be served by Fax, Speed Post or Courier with
acknowledgement, wherever such facility is
available, at the cost of the parties. Such service
shall be treated as good service upon production
of the Original Fax Notice / order / process along-
with the activity report or acknowledgement in
token of service of the notice/order/Process by
३ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४Sr. Rules Chapter Amendment
No.
speed post or by Courier. Such acknowledgement
purporting to be signed by the Defendant or an
endorsement by Postal servant or Courier Agent
that the Defendant refused service shall he
deemed to be prima facie proof of service.
In addition to above, if the Plaintiff so desires
the Writ of Summons may be served by Electronic
Mail Service, in which case the provisions of
Bombay High Court Service of Processes by
Electronic Mail Service (Civil Proceeding) Rules,
2017 shall apply to Writ of Summons in all Suits
including Suits under Commercial Court Act."
8 . 8 1 Chapter VI Shall be deleted.
9 . 8 7 Chapter VI In heading and in the rule, in place of words six
months, words 'three months' shall be substituted.
10. 8 8 Chapter VII In Sub-rule (a) of Rule 88, the words "twelve weeks"
is substituted by following : "Thirty days."
11. 8 9 Chapter VII Shall be deleted.
1 2 9 0 Chapter VII The existing rule 90 Shall be substituted with following rule :—
"R.90.— Judgment for want of written statement.—
The procedure as provided in Order VIII, rule 10 shall
be followed for the judgment for want of written
statement."
1 3 9 1 Chapter VII Shall be deleted.
1 4 9 3 Chapter VII The words "four weeks" shall be substituted with
words "thirty days"
1 5 9 5 Chapter VII The existing Rule 95 shall be substituted with
following rule :—
R. 95. Counter-claim by defendant.—
The procedure as provided in Order VIII Rule
13 to 22 (as amended for Bombay) of Code of Civil
Procedure shall be followed for Counter-claim
by defendant"
1 6 9 8 Chapter VII The words "eight weeks" shall he substituted with
words "thirty days"
1 7 1 0 0 Chapter VII The existing Rule 100 shall he substituted with
following rule :—
R. 100 - Reply to counter claim -
The rules relating to a written statement by a
defendant shall apply to reply to counter-claim.
भाग चार--क--१३--२४ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४
Sr. Rules Chapter Amendment
No.
l8 1 0 1 Chapter VII The words "Judge in Chambers" shall be substituted
with word "Judge "
1 9 1 0 3 Chapter VII Shall be deleted.
2 0 4 4 5 Chapter XXVIII The words "Judge in Chambers" shall be substituted
with word "Judge"
Following sentence shall be inserted at the end
of the rule.
"In addition to above, Writ of Summons may be
served as prescribed by Chapter VI (as amended)
of these Rules."
2 1 4 4 8 Chapter XXVIII Following Rule shall be inserted in place of existing
Rule
R. 448 - Time within which writ of summons to
be lodged for service.—
(l) The Writ of Summons in Suits, other than Commercial Suits, shall be transmitted for service to the office of the Sheriff within two weeks from the date of issuance of Writ of Summons or from the date of any order for amendment of the Writ of Summons. If it is not so lodged, the Sheriff shall not accept the Writ of Summons for service, unless otherwise ordered by the Prothonotary & Senior Master or by the Judge.
(2) The Writ of Summons in Commercial Suits shall be transmitted for service to the office of the Sheriff within ten days from the date of issuance of Writ of Summons or from the date of any order for amendment of the Writ of Summons. If it is not so lodged, the Sheriff shall not accept the Writ of Summons for service, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge.
(3) After effecting the service by the office of
Sheriff, the Advocate shall file affidavit of service
within 2 weeks otherwise the office of Sheriff shall
file the service report of the Bailiff directly to
the Court thereafter.
22. Form Schedule The Form No. 9 attached herewith shall be inserted No. 9 of Forms in Schedule of Forms.
23. Form Schedule The Form No. 9A attached herewith shall be inserted No. 9A of Forms in Schedule of Forms
24. Form Schedule In the existing Form No.15, eight weeks shall be No. 15 of Forms substituted with 'thirty days '
High Court of Judicature at Bombay, MAHENDRA W. CHANDWANI, Dated : 24th March 2022.
Registrar General.
५ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४Form No. 9
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION
SUIT No. _______________ OF _______________
Plaint Presented and filed on
__________ day of __________________ 202 .
... Plaintiff
SUMMONS to answer Plaint under
Section 27 O.V.
VERSUS
rr.1, 5, 7 and 8 and
O.VIII, r.1 and 9 of the
Code of Civil Procedure.
... Defendants
To,
1.
The Defendants above named
Whereas the above named Plaintiff has instituted a suit against you, as set out in the Plaint annexed herewith.
You are hereby required to file in this Court an appearance in person or a Vakalatnama and a written statement of your defence and serve a copy of the written statement on the Plaintiff within 30 days from the service of this summons upon you and in case you fail to file the written statement within the said period of 30 days, you shall be allowed to file the written statement on such other day, as may be specified by the Court, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, but which shall not be later than ninety days from the date of service of summons, as per Order VIII, Rule-1 of Civil Procedure Code, 1908.
And whereas the suit will be placed for directions on the board of the Prothonotary and Senior Master on such date as may be directed by him, for directions as to the date of trial and other matters concerning the suit.
भाग चार--क--१३--२अ६ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४ Take further notice that if you fail to file your appearance in person or a Vakalatnama and written-statement as directed above, or if you fail to appear before the Prothonotary and Senior Master the suit may be ordered to be set down on Board on any subsequent day as "undefended" and you ill be liable to have a decree or order passed against you.
Witness Shri
Chief Justice
at Bombay aforesaid, this _____________ day of _____________, 202 .
For Prothonotary and Senior Master.
Sealer
This ______________ day of ______________, 202 .
Advocate for the Plaintiff :
Address :
Advocates for the Plaintiff :—
You are hereby informed that the Free Legal Service from the State Legal Service Authorities, High Court Legal Services Committees, District Legal Services Authorities and Taluka Legal Service Committees as per eligibility criteria are available to you and in case you are eligible and desire to avail the free legal services, you may contact any of the above Legal Services Authorities/Committees.
N.B. :— A copy of the plaint alongwith all annexures there to, certified as true copy by Advocate for Plaintiff, is enclosed herewith.
Note :— Next date in this Suit is _______________ / _______________ 202 . Please check the status and next / further date of this Suit on the official web-site of the High Court :—
https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/
७ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४In the High Court of Judicature at Bombay Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction Suit No.
of
_______________________________ ... Plaintiff
Vs.
_______________________________ ... Defendant
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Summons to answer Plaintiff
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Returned and filed the day of 20 .
ADVOCATE FOR THE PLAINTIFF.
८ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४Form No. 9A
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION /
IN IT'S COMMERCIAL DIVISION / COMMERCIAL APPELLATE DIVISION ______________ of ______________________ Plaintiff
Against
______________ of ______________________ Defendant
To,
(Name, description and place of residence of Defendant)
Whereas Plaintiff above named has instituted a suit relating to a commercial dispute against you and you are hereby summoned to file a written statement within 30 days of the service of the present summons and in case you fail to file the written statement within the said period of 30 days, you shall be allowed to file the written statement on such other day, as may be specified by the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing and on payment of such costs as the Court deems fit, but which shall not be later than 120 days from the date of service of summons. On expiry of one hundred and twenty days from the date of service of summons, you shall forfeit the right to file the written statement and the Court shall not allow the written statement to be taken on record.
Take notice that, in default the Suit may be taken up for a decree or order against you for want of Written Statement.
Witness Shri.
Chief Justice
at Bombay aforesaid, this __________ day of __________ 20
for Prothonotary and Senior Master
Sealer
The __________ day of __________ 20९ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४ You are hereby informed that the legal services from the State legal Services Authorities, High Court Legal Services Committees, District Legal Services Authorities and Taluka Legal Services Committees as per eligibility criteria are available to you, and in case, you are eligible and desire to avail the free legal services, you may contact any of the above Legal Services Authorities / Committees.
Advocate for Plaintiffs,
N.B.:— A copy of the plaint alongwith all annexures thereto, certified as true copy by Advocate for Plaintiff, is enclosed herewith.
Note :—Note : Next date in this suit is ........ /........ /202 .
Please check the status and next/further date of this suit on the official website of the High Court :— https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/१० महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, मार्च २९, २०२२/चैत्र ८, शके १९४४
No. 15
Notice of Counter claim (Rule 98).
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION
SUIT No. _____________ OF _____________
............................................................... PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
............................................................. DEFENDANT
To,
The withinnamed X.Y.
Take notice that you are required to file an appearance in person or a vakalatnama and your reply to the counter-claim of .......................within 30 days from the service of this written statement and counter-claim upon you. If you fail to do so, you will be liable to have a decree passed against you on the counter claim.
The ...................................... day of ............................ 202 .
For Prothonotary and Senior Master, Sealer
The......................................... day of ___________________________ , 202 .
Advocate for......................................................................................................
ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATION, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY DIRECTOR, RUPENDRA DINESH MORE, PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400 004 AND PUBLISHED AT DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATIONS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400 004. EDITOR : DIRECTOR, RUPENDRA DINESH MORE.