Christhudas, v. Dennis
Case brief
What is this about?
Second Appeal S.A.No.1367 of 2003 with C.M.P.No.12179 of 2003, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, V. Sivagnanam J., decided 21.01.2025; dismissal of Section 100 CPC second appeal for appellant's non-payment of batta pursuant to orders dated 15.04.2014 and 12.07.2023 providing for automatic dismissal; repeated defaults despite opportunities including fresh notice ordered on 28.11.2024; appeal dismissed, no costs, connected miscellaneous petition closed; arises from A.S.No.14 of 2002 (II Additional Subordinate Judge, Nagercoil) and O.S.No.548 of 1998 (Additional District Munsiff, Nagercoil); parties Christhudas v. Dennis; no merits adjudicated; counsel: K. Sreekumaran Nair for appellant.
What did the court decide?
Upon the appellant's failure to pay batta as directed by the Court within 3 days (order dated 12.07.2023), the appeal stands dismissed automatically as against the sole respondent.