Delhi HC: Decore Exxoils Gets One Last Chance for Witness Questioning

On December 11, 2025, the High Court of Delhi decided to give Decore Exxoils Pvt Ltd another chance to question a witness. Here’s what happened.

The Initial Decision

Back on August 21, 2025, the trial court decided to stop the questioning of PW1, a key witness. Decore Exxoils, who brought the case, wasn't happy about this and decided to challenge the decision.

A New Opportunity

Judge Girish Kathpalia listened to the case. Even though he didn't find anything wrong with the original decision, he agreed to give Decore Exxoils one more chance. But there are conditions attached.

"Decore Exxoils Pvt Ltd is granted one and only one opportunity to finish questioning PW1."

Conditions for Questioning

Both Decore Exxoils and Mr. Jeffrey Moore agreed to the conditions set by the court:

1. Court Appearance: Both parties must show up in court on December 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm to set a new date for the questioning.

2. Travel and Hotel Costs: Decore Exxoils must pay for the witness’s travel and hotel stay. They need to cover the costs for two visits, just like the expenses from October 18, 2024.

3. Payment Deadlines:

4. By December 20, 2025, Mr. Jeffrey Moore’s lawyer must give Decore Exxoils’ lawyer the travel and hotel bills.
5. By December 25, 2025, Decore Exxoils must pay for these expenses.

Summary of the Verdict

The court concluded the petition and the related requests with this decision. Judge Girish Kathpalia made sure both Decore Exxoils and Mr. Jeffrey Moore agreed to these terms. This ruling gives Decore Exxoils a final chance to make their case, but they have to follow the court’s rules exactly.