Kannan Padaiyatchi v. Kodivel
Case brief
What is this about?
Routine Madras High Court order (S.S. Sounthar, J., 24.03.2026) in CMP Nos.6938, 6954 and 6956 of 2026 in second appeal S.A.No.44 of 2026: condonation of 778-day delay, setting aside of abatement caused by death of sole appellant Kannan Padayachi, and substitution of his legal representatives (proposed petitioners 2 to 6) as appellants; Registry directed to amend; next hearing 15.04.2026. Keywords: condonation of delay, abatement, legal representatives, deceased appellant, second appeal, Tamil Nadu.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 778 days in filing the petition to set aside abatement condoned; abatement caused by the death of sole appellant Kannan Padayachi set aside; proposed petitioners 2 to 6, the L.Rs of the deceased sole appellant, brought on record as appellants in S.A.No.44 of 2026; Registry directed to carry out necessary amendment; matter to be listed on 15.04.2026.