Power to impose costs
Full Text
The Court may make an order for payment of costs in an application for summary judgment in accordance with the provisions of sections 35 and 35A of the Code.
Plain English Summary
Authorizes the Commercial Court to award actual, realistic, and compensatory costs in summary judgment proceedings pursuant to Sections 35 and 35A of the CPC as amended by the Commercial Courts Act.
Key Legal Elements
- Statutory Cost Regime: Governed by the amended commercial Section 35 CPC ('costs follow the event').
- Includes Actual Legal Fees: Extends to advocate professional fees, filing expenses, and interest.
- Deterrent Against Groundless Summary Applications: Discourages frivolous summary motions.
Practical Note
Seeking Actual Commercial Costs: Under amended Section 35 CPC applicable to commercial courts, the general rule is that the unsuccessful party pays actual costs to the successful party. When prevailing under Order XIII-A, file a detailed Bill of Costs detailing actual counsel fees, court fees, and litigation expenses.
हिंदी पाठ
न्यायालय सरसरी निर्णय के आवेदन में संहिता की धारा 35 और धारा 35क के उपबंधों के अनुसार खर्चे के संदाय का आदेश कर सकेगा।