S.Ramakrishnan v. M/S.Sri Vegneshwara Fire Works
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench (S. Srimathy, J.), 21.01.2025: S.A(MD)No.420 of 2012 (appellant S.Ramakrishnan vs M/s.Sri Vigneshwara Fire Works Industries) dismissed as abated after the death of the sole appellant and failure to take effective steps despite over four weeks' time granted; liberty to legal heirs to restore; connected M.Ps closed; no costs. Underlying chain: O.S.No.491 of 2004, District Munsif Court Sivakasi (07.10.2010), confirmed by A.S.No.1 of 2011, Subordinate Court Sivakasi (25.07.2011); challenge under Section 100 CPC. Respondent made no appearance. No substantive issues on merits were decided; useful only for abatement/non-prosecution practice.
What did the court decide?
Second Appeal dismissed as abated; liberty granted to the Legal heirs of the sole appellant to restore and adjudicate the matter, if so advised; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed.