Shanmugam v. the State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court disposed of a civil revision petition filed under Article 227 seeking a direction to dispose of a pending suit within a specified time. The bench declined to fix a timeline but directed the Trial Court to prioritize the suit due to the petitioner's senior citizenship.
What the court decided
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C.R.P.(MD)No.2480 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 03.10.2023
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR
C.R.P.(MD)No.2480 of 2023
Shanmugam
... Petitioner/
Plaintiff
Vs.
- The State of Tamil Nadu represented by District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.
- The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.
- The Tahsildar, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court should fix a time limit for disposing of a civil suit pending in a sub-court.
Whether proper authorities required to issue notice to private respondents in a revision petition for disposal of pending suit.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shanmugam
- respondent
State of Tamil Nadu
Coram
K.Murali Shankar
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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