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Dismissal of suit for want of prosecution under Order 11, Rule 21, Civil P.C.; Jurisdiction of the Court to set aside its order; Application for review under Order 47, Rule 1, Civil P.C.; Compliance with provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding discovery of account books. Analysis: The judgment revolves around the dismissal of a suit for want of prosecution under Order 11, Rule 21, Civil P.C. The plaintiff failed to make discovery of his account books despite multiple opportunities. The Court dismissed the suit due to the plaintiff's negligence and non-compliance with the Code. The plaintiff's subsequent application to set aside the order was based on grounds of miscommunication and misunderstanding, which were not accepted initially. However, the Court entertained the application and set aside its order, leading to a revision on the jurisdictional aspect. The Court analyzed the jurisdictional aspect and concluded that it had no jurisdiction to set aside the order. It emphasized that the Code provides distinct remedies like appeal and review in such cases, precluding the invocation of inherent jurisdiction under Section 151. Citing precedents and principles, the Court highlighted the limited scope of inherent powers when statutory provisions are explicit. The judgment underscored the importance of adherence to procedural rules and statutory provisions in legal proceedings. Furthermore, the judgment referenced relevant cases from other High Courts to support its stance on jurisdiction and inherent powers. It distinguished cases where courts intervened due to their own errors from cases where parties were at fault. The Court emphasized that parties should not suffer due to court mistakes but reiterated the significance of complying with legal procedures to maintain the sanctity of judicial decisions. The Court also addressed arguments related to the plaintiff's right to review under Order 47, Rule 1. It clarified that a court's power of review is limited and cannot be exercised beyond the provisions of the Code. The judgment emphasized that errors of law do not warrant a review and reiterated the importance of following procedural requirements. Ultimately, the Court upheld the lower Court's decision to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution, emphasizing the plaintiff's negligence and failure to comply with the Code's provisions regarding discovery. The judgment reinstated the lower Court's order and directed the plaintiff to bear the costs of the application. The detailed analysis provided insights into the legal principles governing dismissal for want of prosecution and the limitations on court's inherent powers in such matters.
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