Identity and genuineness doubts defeat request to modify time for filing reply to a show cause notice

An application under Section 151 CPC sought modification of an earlier order and extension of time to file a reply to a show cause notice. The court examined the petitioner's identity and genuineness by comparing presence details, identity proof, sample signature, signatures on the affidavit and application, and the rent agreement on record. It found inconsistent signatures, variation in the spelling of the petitioner's name, and no satisfactory explanation regarding the ownership of entities referred to in the material. On these factual findings, the court was not satisfied about the petitioner's identity or genuineness, and the application was not allowed.

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Issues: Whether the application seeking modification and extension of time to file a reply to the show cause notice was liable to be allowed in view of doubts regarding the petitioner's identity and genuineness.

Analysis: The application under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 sought modification of the earlier order granting time to file a reply. The Court examined the petitioner's presence, identity proof, sample signature, the signature appearing on the supporting affidavit and application, and the rent agreement placed on record. The signatures were found to be inconsistent, the spelling of the petitioner's name varied across records, and the petitioner was unable to satisfactorily clarify the ownership of entities referred to in the material placed before the Court. On these facts, the Court was not satisfied about the genuineness and identity of the petitioner.

Conclusion: The application was not liable to be allowed and was disposed of accordingly.

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