In Brief
The Supreme Court allowed an interlocutory application filed by the State of U.P. to recall an order setting it ex parte in an original suit concerning ownership of THDC shareholding. Although the State of U.P. initially defaulted in entering appearance, the Court found that prompt steps were taken once officials were informed of the proceedings. Balancing both parties' contributions to delay and the plaintiff's own adjournment requests, the Court permitted recall subject to payment of Rs. 30 lakh as costs. The suit, which seeks a declaration that the 25% shareholding allocation to U.P. under the U.P. Reorganisation Act is void and restoration of that share to Uttarakhand, proceeds to the written statement stage.
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