C.Balammal v. Thirugnanam
Case brief
What is this about?
Ancillary court-fee exemption order of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dated 27-02-2026, rendered by Justice P.Vadamalai. Petitioner C.Balammal (counsel: Mr.A.Theethar) sought exemption from the balance court fee of Rs.1,920/- (total Rs.2,393/-; Rs.473/- already paid) required for presenting Civil Miscellaneous Appeal C.M.A.(MD)SR No.82887 of 2025 against respondents Thirugnanam and the Divisional Manager, M/s. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited, Madurai. The petition was allowed; exemption was granted for the present, conditional on payment of the deferred court fee upon receipt of any part of the award amount or upon specific direction of the Court. Useful for searches on: court fee exemption or deferment, CMP(MD), presentation of civil miscellaneous appeals, appeals involving an award amount against a general insurer.
What did the court decide?
Exemption from payment of the unpaid court fee of Rs.1,920/- for the present, subject to payment of the said court fee as and when the petitioner receives any part of the award amount or as and when specifically directed by the Court.