Radhalakshmi v. Umamaheswari
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement of first appeal on death of sole appellant; A.S.(MD)No.220 of 2024, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 14.11.2025 by C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Vijayakumar JJ.; appeal under Section 96 CPC against judgment and decree dated 28.02.2024 in O.S.No.75 of 2021, Additional District Court, Virudhunagar; appellant Radhalakshmi died 24.01.2025, no instructions from legal heirs; appeal closed as abated, no costs; connected C.M.P.(MD)No.10890 of 2024 closed; no merits adjudicated; respondents included Umamaheshwari, Varshasri and Tamil Nadu revenue authorities (District Collector, District Revenue Officer, Revenue Divisional Officer, Tahsildar, Virudhunagar/Aruppukottai); advocates: J. Barathan (appellant), G. Prabhu Rajadurai (R2), V. Om Prakash Government Advocate (R3-R6).
What did the court decide?
Appeal Suit A.S.(MD)No.220 of 2024 closed as abated with no costs; connected C.M.P.(MD)No.10890 of 2024 also closed. The appeal was not decided on merits.