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D. Sethuraman v. P. Rukmani and 4 others

Madras HC26 Mar 2026A/1376/2026

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What is this about?

An application to implead the legal heir of a deceased respondent in a pending original petition. The court allowed the application unopposed and directed the Registry to carry out the necessary amendment to bring the proposed party on record as 6th respondent.

What did the court decide?

Application allowed; Mrs.N.Vinodhini brought on record as 6th respondent as legal heir of the deceased 2nd respondent; Registry directed to carry out necessary amendment.

D. Sethuraman Vs P. Rukmani and 4 others — Succession and Inheritance | Madras HC (2026)

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A No. 1376 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 26-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE

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A No. 1376 of 2026 in O.P.No.411 of 2025

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D. Sethuraman

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S/o. Late v.Dhasarathan, No.11/9, Dr.Ambedkar College Road, Vyasarpadi, Chennai 600 039.

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..Applicant(s)

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P. Rukmani

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W/o. Padhmanaban, No.11/9, Dr.Ambedkar College Road, Vyasarpadi, Chennai 60 039.

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Mrs.Subathira Devi (Deceased)

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Mrs.Janaki

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W/o. Mohan, No.11/9, Dr.Ambedkar College Road, Vyasarpadi, Chennai 60 039.

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Mr.Kamalakannan

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S/o. G.Varadhan, No.11/9, Dr.Ambedkar College Road, Vyasarpadi, Chennai 60 039.

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Mrs.Vijayalakshmi W/o. Late V.Dhasarathan, No.11/9, Dr.Ambedkar College Road, Vyasarpadi, Chennai 60 039.

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Mrs.N.Vinodhini W/o.Gunasekaran, No.15/4, 2nd Cross Street, East Puduvai Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai 600 044.

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..Respondent(s)

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A No. 1376 of 2026

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PRAYER: To bring on record Mrs.N.Vinodhini, W/o.Gunasekaran, residing at No.15/4, 2nd Cross Street, East Puduvai Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai 600 044 as 6th Respondent as Legal heir of the deceased 2nd Respondent in O.P.No.411 of 2025, pending on the file of this Court.

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For Applicant(s): Mr.C.Shankar For R1 to R3: Mr.G.Derrick Sam For R4 & R5: No appearance

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ORDER

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This application has been filed to bring on record Mrs.N.Vinodhini, W/o.Gunasekaran, residing at No.15/4, 2nd Cross Street, East Puduvai Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai 600 044 as the 6th Respondent as Legal heir of the deceased

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2nd Respondent in O.P.No.411 of 2025, pending on the file of this Court.

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2.Heard the learned counsel for the applicant. The learned counsel for the respondents 1 to 3 has no serious objection to allow the application.

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3.Having satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, this petition is allowed as prayed for.

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A No. 1376 of 2026

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Index: Yes/No

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Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment.

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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26-03-2026

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MFA

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A No. 1376 of 2026

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DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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MFA

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A No. 1376 of 2026 in O.P.No.411 of 2025

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26-03-2026

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D. Sethuraman v. P. Rukmani and 4 others

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