First Case Management Hearing
Full Text
The Court shall hold the first Case Management Hearing, not later than four weeks from the date of filing of affidavit of admission or denial of documents by all parties to the suit.
Plain English Summary
Mandates that the Commercial Court must hold the first Case Management Hearing (CMH) within a strict four-week timeline following the completion of admission and denial of documents by all parties.
Key Legal Elements
- Strict 4-Week Trigger: Initiated immediately upon completion of admission/denial under Order XI Rule 4.
- Proactive Judicial Case Management: Shifts trial management from passive judge-craft to rigorous court-driven scheduling.
- Statutory Gateway to Trial: Sets the baseline from which the 6-month trial completion clock begins.
Practical Note
Transitioning to Case Management: Once the Statement of Admission and Denial is filed under Order XI Rule 4, advocate should prepare the draft Case Management Schedule (listing proposed witnesses, estimated hours for cross-examination, and draft issues) for presentation before the Commercial Judge at the Rule 1 hearing.
हिंदी पाठ
न्यायालय वाद के सभी पक्षकारों द्वारा दस्तावेजों की स्वीकृति या इनकार के शपथपत्र (Affidavit of Admission or Denial) दाखिल करने की तारीख से चार सप्ताह (4 Weeks) से अनधिक के भीतर पहली केस मैनेजमेंट हियरिंग (Case Management Hearing) आयोजित करेगा।