The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of this civil revision petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking speedy disposal of a specific performance suit. The court noted the petitioner did not claim special category status and rejected the request without costs.
No costs. Petitioner directed to seek priority from trial court if eligible.
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C.R.P.(MD)No.145 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 08.02.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN
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Alagu ... Petitioner/Plaintiff
Vs.
Tamil Selvi ... Respondent/Defendant
PRAYER : Civil Revision Petition is filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India, to direct the learned Subordinate Judge, Devakottai to dispose of the suit in O.S.No.307 of 2021 in a speedy manner within
the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Sanjay
ORDER
This civil revision petition has been filed seeking direction to the learned Subordinate Judge, Devakottai to dispose of the suit in O.S.No. 307 of 2021 in a speedy manner within the time stipulated by this Court.
2.The grievance of the petitioner is that even though the suit was
filed in the year 2021, seeking the relief of specific performance, it is
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pending even without framing issues.
3.Whether the petitioner is fitting into any special category or not
is not mentioned in the petition. Perusal of the plaint does not indicate that any one of the parties is now a senior citizen. If the petitioner wants to any priority, he can make the request before the concerned Court. Depending upon the pendency of the matters, the request of the petitioner may be considered by the trial Court.
4.Accordingly, this civil revision petition stands disposed of. No
costs.
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To
1.The Subordinate Judge, Devakottai.
2.The Section Officer, E.R.Section/V.R.Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the civil revision petition under Article 226 seeking speedy disposal of a suit under Rule 8 CPC is maintainable without a showing of natural justice violations or special category status.
Alagu
Tamil Selvi
G.Ilangovan
As recorded by the court registry
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