The Branch Manager, v. Minor. C.Kavibarathi
Case brief
What is this about?
CMP(MD) No.14198 of 2024, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 24-07-2025 by Justice K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN. Petitioner: Branch Manager, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd.; Respondents: Minor.C.Kavibarathi (through guardian V.Chellapandi) and P.Ramarajan (no representation). Petition under Section 5 of the Limitation Act to condone 372-day delay in filing appeal against M.C.O.P.No.120 of 2021 (23.12.2022) of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Dindigul. Delay condoned conditionally with Rs.1,000/- cost to Women Lawyers Association, payable by 25.07.2025, else automatic dismissal; posted 28.07.2025 for reporting compliance. Keywords: condonation of delay, Limitation Act Section 5, MCOP appeal, cost conditional order.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 372 days in filing the appeal condoned, subject to payment of cost of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) to the Women Lawyers Association attached to the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai, on or before 25.07.2025, failing which the petition stands dismissed automatically; matter posted on 28.07.2025 'for reporting compliance'.