Kalpana v. Arulmozi
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Keywords: condonation of delay; delayed filing of second appeal; misplaced appeal papers; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; CMP(MD); SA(MD); suit for recovery of money; reversal of trial court verdict by first appellate court; one opportunity to contest on merits; costs Rs. 10,000; compensation for prejudice to respondent. Summary: Single-judge order of P.B. Balaji J. dated 08-06-2026 on the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, allowing CMP(MD) No. 2976 of 2026 seeking condonation of a 345-day delay in filing Second Appeal SA(MD) SR No. 17462 of 2026; delay explained by misplacement of appeal papers with counsel; condonation granted because the money-recovery suit's dismissal had been reversed by the First Appellate Court, subject to payment of Rs. 10,000/- cost to the sole respondent's counsel within two weeks, with compliance listing on 22.06.2026. No statutory provision or judicial precedent is cited in the order.