In this civil revision, the High Court directed the Family Court, Villupuram, to dispose of a pending miscellaneous order petition within six months, citing a delay of over two years with pleadings complete but evidence pending.
Directed the Family Court, Villupuram, to dispose of HMOP No.39 of 2023 on merits within six months from receipt of order copy. No costs.
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CRP No.3049 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated :21.07.2025
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI
C.R.P.No.3049 of 2025
L.Sasikumar ... Petitioner
vs
Uma Mageswari .. Respondent
Petition filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India seeking a direction to the Family Court, Villupuram to dispose of HMOP No.39 of 2023 pending on its file.
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner.
Villupuam to dispose of HMOP No.39 of 2023 expeditiously.
P.B.BALAJI.,J.
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respondent is dispensed with.
and the petition is at the stage of evidence.
costs.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Family Court must be directed to dispose of a pending miscellaneous petition within six months due to unexplained delays?
What relief is available under Article 227 to ensure expeditious disposal of long-pending civil litigation?
2 provisions across 1 enactments
L. Sasikumar
Uma Mageswari
P.B. Balaji
As recorded by the court registry
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