Rajappa Naidu v. Ramachandran
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court order dated 25-02-2025 by Justice S. S. Sundar allowing CMP No. 22701 of 2022 and restoring SA No. 1082 of 2001, a second appeal that had been dismissed for non-prosecution on 26.04.2024. The appellants (Rajappa Naidu (died) and 5 others) explained their non-appearance through a supporting affidavit; the first respondent Ramachandran's counsel (Mrs. V. Srimathy) raised no objection. Service on respondents 3 and 4 completed on 17.02.2025; 2nd respondent refused notice and service was deemed complete. Keywords: restoration of appeal, dismissal for non-prosecution, sufficient cause, second appeal, civil miscellaneous petition, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Vannampalli village.
What did the court decide?
Miscellaneous petition allowed; the order of dismissal dated 26.04.2024 for non-prosecution set aside and SA No. 1082 of 2001 restored, to be posted in the usual course.