Jayamma v. Errppa

Madras HC21 Apr 2026CMP/25604/2023

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What is this about?

Madras High Court single-judge order (R. Sakthivel, J., 21.04.2026) allowing CMP No.25604 of 2023 in Second Appeal S.A.No.1146 of 2007 under Order XXXII Rule 12(2) CPC 1908; declaration of majority of minor legal representatives (petitioners 5 and 6, N.Shilpa and N.Dhanya, children of deceased 2nd appellant Nagappa) and discharge of natural guardian mother N.Savitha; consequential amendment of Memorandum of Grounds of Appeal; parties from Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk; no precedent cited; no monetary claim.

What did the court decide?

Civil Miscellaneous Petition allowed: petitioners 5 and 6 (N.Shilpa and N.Dhanya) declared majors and Mrs.Savitha discharged as mother and natural guardian; Registry directed to carry out necessary amendment in the Memorandum of Grounds of Appeal. ¶¶66

Jayamma Vs Errppa — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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CMP No.25604 of 2023 in S.A.No.1146 of 2007

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 21.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL

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CMP NO.25604 OF 2023

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S.A.NO.1146 OF 2007

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1.Jayamma

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W/o. Venkatesh Suthalam Village, Achattipalli Post, Hosur Taluk.

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… 1^st Petitioner / 1^st Appellant

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Nagappa (Died) S/o. Late Kempiah Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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Deceased 2^nd Appellant

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2.Venkatasamy S/o. Late Kempiah Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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3.Saroja W/o. Thirumappa Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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… Petitioners 2 & 3 / Appellants 3 & 4

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4.N.Savitha

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W/o. Late Nagappa Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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

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CMP No.25604 of 2023 in S.A.No.1146 of 2007

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5.N.Shilpa (Minor) D/o. Late Nagappa Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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6.N.Dhanya (Minor) D/o. Late Nagappa Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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… Petitioners / Appellants 4 to 6 LR’s of the deceased 2^nd Appellant

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Minors 5 & 6 represented by their Guardian / Mother the 4^th petitioner N.Savitha

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Vs.

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1.Erappa S/o. Late Abbaiah Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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2.Venkatappa S/o. Late Abbaiah Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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3.Narayana Reddy S/o. Venkatareddy 1/66, B, 2, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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4.Thimmiah

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S/o. Thammanna Working in Ashok Lay Land Ltd., Hosur.

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

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CMP No.25604 of 2023 in S.A.No.1146 of 2007

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5.Susilamma

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W/o. Abbaiah Checkpost, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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6.Ramani

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Working in Ashok Layland Ltd., Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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7.K.C.Krishnan

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Auto Xerox, Checkpost, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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8.Nanjundappa S/o. Thimmaiah Lalithamma Buildings, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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9.Rupavathy W/o. Govindappa Checkpost, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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10.Mallamma

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D/o. Mallappa Errappa Building, Checkpost, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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11.Gopal S/o. Venkataramanappa Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri Taluk.

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12.Bethal Metriculation School Rep. By its Principal Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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

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CMP No.25604 of 2023 in S.A.No.1146 of 2007

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13.Shamsudeen

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S/o. Hasain Maidin Checkpost, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk. (Given up vide Memo dated February 18, 2014)

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14.M.K.Thirupathysamy S/o. Kulandaisamy 87/20-A, Bharathi Nagar, Thally Road, Hosur Town and Taluk.

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15.Unnamalai

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D/o. Rangasamy 1/37-C, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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16.Munireddy S/o. Gulla Reddy Arahalli Village, Attebeli Post, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District. Karnataka State.

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17.Govindappa S/o. Muniappa Checkpost, Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk.

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18.Lakshmiah

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S/o. Kendappa Zuzuvadi Village, Sipcot Post, Hosur Taluk. (Given up vide Memo dated February 18, 2014)

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… Respondents / Respondents

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PRAYER: Civil Miscellaneous Petition filed under Order XXXII Rule 12(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 praying to declare the petitioners / appellants 5 and 6 (1) Shilpa, (2) Dhanya, as Majors and discharge Mrs.Savitha the mother and natural guardian the 4^th petitioner / appellant herein.

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

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CMP No.25604 of 2023 in S.A.No.1146 of 2007

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For Petitioners : Mr.K.Sridhar For Respondent-1 : Mrs.V.Srimathi For Respondents 2-12, 14, 15, 16, 17, : Served – No appearance For Respondents 13&18 : Died

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O R D E R

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This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed under Order

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XXXII Rule 12(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 praying to declare petitioners 5 and 6 as majors and discharge Mrs.Savitha, the mother and Natural Guardian of the petitioners 5 and 6.

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2.Heard Mr.K.Sridhar, Counsel on record for the petitioners.

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Mrs.V.Srimathi, learned Counsel takes notice for the first respondent .

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3.Having satisfied with the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit, this Civil Miscellaneous Petition is allowed.

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4.Registry is directed to carry out necessary amendment in the Memorandum of Grounds of Appeal.

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21.04.2026

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