Surendar @ Naathikan v. Seva Bharathi, Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay; 872 days delay in filing written statement; defendant as applicant; ex-parte order set aside earlier; fair chance to applicant; avoid multiplicity of proceedings; no counter affidavit filed by other side; written statement taken on file; main suit posted to 26.02.2026 for framing of issues; A.No.624 of 2026 in C.S.No.60 of 2021; Madras High Court; P. Dhanabal, J.; decided 11.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 872 days in filing the written statement condoned; written statement of the defendant taken on file; main suit directed to be posted on 26.02.2026 for framing of issues. ¶8