Trial court proceedings stayed pending further hearing, with timelines fixed for counter affidavit and rejoinder filing.

Further proceedings before the Trial Court were stayed until the next date, while the respondent was directed to file a counter affidavit within two weeks and a rejoinder within one week thereafter. The matter was then listed for further hearing, preserving the status quo pending the next stage of consideration.

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Outcome: Further proceedings before the Trial Court were stayed till the next date, counter affidavit was directed to be filed within two weeks, rejoinder within one week thereafter, and the matter was listed for further hearing.

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