Stephenson v. State bank of Trivancore

Madras HC27 Mar 2026CMP(MD)/1752/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; CMP(MD) No.1752 of 2026 in AS(MD) SR No.103817 of 2025; decided 27-03-2026 by Justice P. Vadamalai; petitioner Stephenson; respondents State Bank of Trivancore (Muttaikadu Branch, Nagercoil, Head Office) and State Bank of India, Muttaikadu Branch; condonation of 203-day delay in filing first appeal under Order 41 Rule 3A CPC; petition allowed; no case law cited; no monetary relief.

What did the court decide?

Condonation of the delay of 203 days in filing the Appeal Suit in A.S.(MD)SR No.103817 of 2025. ¶37-38

Stephenson Vs State bank of Trivancore — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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CMP(MD) NO. 1752 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 27-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE P.VADAMALAI

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CMP(MD) NO. 1752 of 2026 IN

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AS(MD) SR NO. 103817 of 2025

Stephenson

Petitioner(s)

1.State bank of Trivancore, Muttaikadu Branch, D.No.17/279-B, “Sebasthiyan Mary Tower”, Muttaikadu Junction, Kumarapuram Post, Kanyakumari District. Through its Branch Manager.

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2.State Bank of Trivancore, Nagercoil, Nagercoil Village, Kanyakumari District, Through its Assistant General Manager.

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3.The General Manager, Head Office, State Bank of Trivancore, Poojapuram, Thiruvanandapuram District, Kerala State.

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1/4

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

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CMP(MD) NO. 1752 of 2026

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4.State Bank of India, Muttaikadu Branch, Muttaikadu, Kumarapuram Post, Kanyakumari District.

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Respondent(s)

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For Petitioner(s):

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Ms.Swathini K, Advocate

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For Respondent(s):

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Mr.T.Theven, Advocate for R4

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R1 to R3 – No Appearance

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Prayer : Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Order 41 Rule 3A of the Code of Civil Procedure to condone the delay of 203 days in filing the above First Appeal before this Court.

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ORDER

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This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the

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delay of 203 days in filing the Appeal Suit in A.S.(MD)SR No.103817 of 2025 before this Court.

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