Kuppusamy (died) v. R.Valarmathi
Case brief
What is this about?
Unopposed procedural order: condonation of 360-day delay, setting aside of abatement arising from the death of first appellant Kuppusamy, and impleading of legal representatives (petitioners 2 to 7) as appellants 3 to 8 in second appeal S.A. No.103 of 2023; Madras High Court, single judge (K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi, J.), decided 01.09.2025; Registry directed to amend and list after two weeks. Relevant to abatement/legal-representative substitution in second appeals where substantial delay is not objected to.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 360 days condoned; abatement caused by the death of the 1st appellant (Kuppusamy) set aside; petitioners 2 to 7 brought on record as legal representatives of the deceased 1st appellant and arrayed as appellants 3 to 8 in S.A. No.103 of 2023; Registry directed to carry out necessary amendments and list the appeal after two weeks.