The judgment clarifies that delay in filing a written statement during COVID-19 cannot bar a defendant’s right to present a defense or cross-examine, ensuring substantive justice prevails over technicalities. The Court protected the litigant’s right to a fair trial by remanding the matter for fresh consideration, emphasizing that procedural rules must aid—not obstruct—justice.Key Takeaways:✅ Procedural law must facilitate justice, not restrict substantial rights.✅ COVID-19 limitation extensions apply to commercial suits.✅ Right to cross-examine survives, even if written statement is delayed.Statutes :✅ Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 – Order VIII Rule 1, Order V Rule 1✅ Commercial Courts Act, 2015 – Section 16✅ Constitution of India - Article 142#SupremeCourt #CommercialCourt #AccessToJustice

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