P.Renuka v. a. Anantharaman
Condonation of delay – C.M.P.No.19482 of 2024 in C.M.A.Sr.No.109796 of 2024 – 389 days' delay in filing the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; R. Kalaimathi, J.; order dated 22.04.2026 in C.M.P.No.19482 of 2024 in C.M.A.Sr.No.109796 of 2024. Condonation of 389 days' delay in filing a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal sought by the petitioners; delay explained by the 1st petitioner's loss of her son in an accident on 01.07.2016, her lack of a regular job and financial constraints. Petition allowed with the condition that interest for the delay period of 389 days is waived. No statute or precedent cited; no monetary amount awarded; 2nd respondent did not appear despite notice.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 389 days in filing C.M.A.Sr.No.109796 of 2024 condoned; Civil Miscellaneous Petition allowed, subject to waiver of interest for the 389-day delay period. ¶9