Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench (G.R.Swaminathan J. and R. Kalaimathi J.), CMP(MD) No.12084 of 2024 in AS(MD) SR No.57066 of 2024, decided 11-02-2026. Condonation of 881 days' delay in filing appeal arising out of O.S.No.64 of 2016 (Principal District Judge, Karur) under Section 5 of Limitation Act. Reasons in supporting affidavit accepted; delay condoned; petition allowed. Petitioner offered deposit of Rs.6,00,000/- to the credit of O.S.No.64 of 2016 within 8 weeks. Registry directed to list A.S.(MD)No.3 of 2021 (pending appeal by plaintiff against dismissal of O.S.No.65 of 2016) along with this appeal for joint hearing. Keywords: condonation of delay, Section 5 Limitation Act, 881 days, O.S.No.64 of 2016 Karur, A.S.(MD)No.3 of 2021.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 881 days in filing the main appeal suit condoned; Civil Miscellaneous Petition allowed; Registry directed to list A.S.(MD)No.3 of 2021 together with this appeal for joint hearing once the appeal is numbered.