Judgement Stage
S Umesh Rao
(Querist) 17 February 2018
This query is : Open
Hello everybody, I wish to know and also seek opinion from experts with regard to my arbitration appeal in city civil court.
I have filed an appeal in the city civil court against an arbitration award which was given against me by the arbitrator. After filling my appeal i served copies of appeal application to my opponents.. They in tirn came and filed vakalath and dissappered totally till the case came for judgement stage. They did not file any written statement. Meanwhile during the course of the case there was no issues framed as there was no representation from the opposite side. I filed my written arguments and also ensursed that oppenents arguments hearing was made to close. Now the stage is for judgements and now all of a sudden the opponents lawyer comes and pleads the judge to allow him to argue in this matter. To my shock the judge allowed and posted the matter for further hearing. I would like to know from experts, is this correct .... How can the court allow the opponents to argue when it is finaaly closed and the stage is meant for judgement. I am appearing party in person... i am unable to keep a lawyer as i have lost about rs 9lakhs paying arbitration fees. I request the experts to kindly help me in this situation.. please let me know what needs to be done at this stage. How do i object now ... Something is happening which is unethical. Please help me.
Isaac Gabriel
(Expert) 18 February 2018
Once the arbitrator entertains and permit appearance, the case should be argued since you willbe able to get clear order .
