Cicily v. Mariadhas
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court allowed civil revision petitions to recall witnesses and reopen evidence in a civil appeal. The court directed the petitioner to pay Rs.10,000 extra costs, appear by a set date for evidence, and forfeited future rights if not complied with.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner to pay Rs.10,000 to respondents; new date fixed for evidence and cross-examination; right forfeited for default.
What the court decided
C.R.P.(MD)Nos.3112 and 3113 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 23.02.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN
C.R.P.(MD)Nos.3112 and 3113 of 2023 and C.M.P.(MD).No.16056 & 16057 of 2023
Cicily
... Petitioner/Petitioner
/1st Respondent in both petitions
Vs.
1.Mariadhas ... 1st Respondent/1st Respondent/Appellant
- 2.Lazar
3.Balakrishkrishnan
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the revision petition should be allowed to recall witness and reopen evidence in interest of justice.
Whether the right to cross-examine witness is forfeited if the party fails to appear on the designated date.
Whether the first appellate court must dispose of the appeal within the stipulated period.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Cicily
- respondent
Mariadhas
- respondent
Lazar
- respondent
Balakrishkrishnan
- respondent
Masillamony
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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