In an important development, the Delhi High Court heard arguments in the matter concerning former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede. The proceedings were centered around the maintainability of the pleadings filed on behalf of the plaintiff.

After considering the submissions made, the Court directed the plaintiff to suitably amend the paragraph pertaining to jurisdiction, in order to ensure that the pleadings fully comply with the requirements of law. The Court observed that jurisdictional aspects are fundamental to the maintainability of a case, and accordingly, necessary corrections must be made before the matter can progress further.

While granting this liberty, the Hon’ble Court clarified that the suit shall remain pending and will be taken up for further hearing once the amendment has been carried out. This direction ensures that the case remains alive, with the plaintiff having been given an opportunity to make the requisite changes in line with legal procedure.

The matter is thus sub judice before the Hon’ble High Court, and the next stage of hearing will take place after the amended pleadings are formally placed on record.

Advocate Jatin Parashar, appearing for Sameer Wankhede, confirmed that the Court’s order allows the plaintiff to bring the pleadings into conformity with the law and continue to pursue the matter.