Quick Summary: A long-standing fight over transformer delivery payments has taken a new turn. The court has rejected Kenya Power & Light Company's request to delay the case, pushing for a fast trial.
This case is about a money argument between two companies. Jyoti Transformers, a company that makes electrical transformers, sent transformers to Kenya Power & Light Company. They hired Sharma Logistics to handle the shipping from Hyderabad to Kenya. The problem started because of unpaid bills totaling ₹7.77 crores.
The case was first filed in 2012 and got a new number in 2018 because of changes in the court system. Jyoti Transformers wanted to use electronic proof, like emails and documents, which were important for their claims. The trial court allowed these documents, but Kenya Power & Light Company disagreed with this decision.
Kenya Power & Light Company argued that Jyoti Transformers didn’t follow Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, which needs a certificate for electronic proof. The trial court, however, allowed the documents, saying they were copies of lost originals. Kenya Power & Light Company thought this was a mistake in the process.
"Not having such a certificate at the beginning is not always a big problem." - Hon’ble Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar
The court, led by Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and Gadi Praveen Kumar, rejected Kenya Power & Light Company's request to delay. They decided the trial should move forward quickly, pointing out that Kenya Power & Light Company was using legal tricks to slow things down.
The court told the trial court to hurry up with the proceedings because the case has been going on for a long time. Kenya Power & Light Company can still argue their side during the trial.
"The case has been waiting for more than ten years... the company can argue their side." - Court Order
This decision is an important step in settling a disagreement that's been going on for years. Both sides now have the chance to fully present their cases, getting closer to a solution.
