Arumugam Servai (died) v. Muniyandi
Case brief
What is this about?
Routine interlocutory order permitting substituted service of notice by newspaper publication in a pending second appeal (S.A.(MD)No.367 of 2019). Key terms: substituted service; paper publication; Tamil daily Malai Malar, Madurai Edition; respondents 2 and 4 to 8; publication deadline 09.03.2026; next hearing 18.03.2026; decided 20.02.2026 by K. Murali Shankar, J. No statutes or precedents cited; value lies chiefly in practice points on service by publication.
What did the court decide?
Permission granted to the petitioners to effect substituted service of notice on respondents 2 and 4 to 8 by paper publication in the Tamil daily 'Malai Malar', Madurai Edition, indicating the next date of hearing as 18.03.2026; publication to be completed on or before 09.03.2026; matter to be posted on 18.03.2026. ¶5