Mohammed Hanif v. Mohammed Hasim
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay; Section 5 of the Limitation Act; Section 115 CPC Civil Revision Petition; restoration of dismissed suit; plaintiff's absence abroad (20.06.2015 to 27.04.2016); 354 days delay; I.A.No.141 of 2020 in O.S.No.28 of 2008; Principal Sub Court Tindivanam; conditional allowance with Rs.10,000/- costs to respondent; automatic dismissal default clause; reporting compliance; Madras High Court, decision dated 18.12.2025; Justice R. Sakthivel; parties Mohammed Hanif v. Mohammed Hasim.
What did the court decide?
Civil Revision Petition allowed (delay-condonation application's dismissal set aside in effect), subject to payment of Rs.10,000/- as costs to the Respondent on or before 20.01.2026 by demand draft or deposit before the Trial Court, and filing of acknowledgment before this Court; failing which the revision stands dismissed automatically; matter posted for Reporting Compliance on 23.01.2026.