V.Mahalakshmi alias Chinna and 4 others v. B.Venkataratnam alias Babu and 8 others
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court single-judge order (K.Kumaresh Babu J., 24-07-2025) allowing a leave-to-institute application (A.No.3464 of 2025) in pending partition suit CS DR.No.42060 of 2025. Applicants: V.Mahalakshmi alias Chinna and 4 others (Kovvur, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh); respondents: B.Venkataratnam alias Babu and 8 others (Kilpauk, Chennai). Leave granted to sue the 7th defendant residing outside the Court's jurisdiction and to include Item 3 in Schedule A and Item 1 in Schedule B, both situated outside the jurisdiction, on the ground that the suit is for partition and the major portion of the suit properties lies within the jurisdiction; Registry directed to number the suit. Counsel: Thomas T. Jacob for applicants. Keywords: leave to institute suit, partition suit, territorial jurisdiction, out-of-jurisdiction defendant, out-of-jurisdiction property.
What did the court decide?
Leave granted as prayed for to institute the suit against the 7th defendant and in respect of Item 3 in Schedule A and Item 1 in Schedule B; Registry directed to number the suit.