Defendant Not Obliged To Apply For Leave To Defend Without Service of Summons: Jammu And Kashmir High Court

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Srinagar, has set aside an ex parte judgment and decree dated April 29, 2023, in CM(M) No.221/2024. The petitioner, Nisar Ahmad Rather, challenged the order of the learned 4th Additional District Judge, Srinagar, which dismissed his application to set aside the judgment and decree. Key Details of the Case: - The respondent, Tajamul Ahmad Reshi, had filed…