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Dhanaraj (died) 1. Chandra v. Venkatayee

Madras HC5 Feb 2026CMP/22686/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Madras High Court interlocutory order, 05-02-2026, Justice P. Dhanabal, CMP No. 22686 of 2025 in Second Appeal S.A.No.80 of 2016; substitution of legal heirs Chandra, Elango and Sivakumar for deceased appellant Dhanaraj under Order 22 Rule 3 Civil Procedure Code; respondents Venkatayee and Ramanathan; counsel N. Suresh (petitioners) and N. Manokaran (R2); petition allowed, amendment directed, matter posted to 19.02.2026.

What did the court decide?

Petitioners 1 to 3 (Chandra, Elango and Sivakumar, legal heirs of the deceased appellant Dhanaraj) brought on record as legal representatives in S.A.No.80 of 2016; Registry directed to carry out the necessary amendment and post the matter on 19.02.2026. ¶24

Dhanaraj (died) 1. Chandra Vs Venkatayee — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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CMP No. 22686 of 2025 in S.A.No.80 of 2016

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 05-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL

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CMP No. 22686 of 2025 in S.A.No.80 of 2016

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Dhanaraj (died)

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Chandra W/o. Dhanaraj, No.22/5, Parasakthi Nagar, Tadagapatti Village, Salem South Taluk, Salem Dt.

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Elango S/o. Dhanaraj, No.22/5, Parasakthi Nagar, Tadagapatti Village, Salem South Taluk, Salem Dt.

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Sivakumar S/o. Dhanaraj, No.22/5, Parasakthi Nagar, Tadagapatti Village, Salem South Taluk, Salem Dt.

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..Petitioners

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Venkatayee W/o.Late.Kalashmanan, 4/5, Ellankadu, bus stop near 85, Goundampalayam Village, Tiruchengode, Namakkal Disrrict.

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Ramanathan S/o.Rangasamy, Old No.1/8, new D.No.1/9, North Street, Patcha Goundanoor Pudur, Pullagoundampatti Village, Tiruchengode taluk

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..Respondent(s)

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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CMP No. 22686 of 2025 in S.A.No.80 of 2016

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P rayer: Petition filed under Order 22 Rule 3 of Civil Procedure Code to bring on record the petitioners 1 to 3 as legal representatives of the deceased appellant/Dhanaraj in the Second Appeal.

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For Petitioners: Mr.N.Suresh For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Manokaran for R2 No appearance for R1

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ORDER

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This Petition has been filed to bring the petitioners 1 to 3, as legal heirs of the deceased-appellant.

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The learned counsel for the 2^nd respondent has no objection to allow the present petition.

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Considering the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition and taking note of the fact that the petitioners are the legal heirs of the deceased appellant and that they are proper and necessary parties to the appeal, the present petition is allowed.

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Registry is directed to Post the matter on 19.02.2026 after carrying out necessary amendment.

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05-02-2026

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

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ssd

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis