M. Kannan, v. Roman Catholic Mission
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay 2027 days; abatement set aside on death of 2nd respondent; legal representative (proposed 7th respondent) brought on record; Section 5 Limitation Act; Order XXII Rule 9(2); Order XXII Rule 4; Code of Civil Procedure; CMP(MD) Nos. 3900, 3902 & 3903 of 2026 in A.S.(MD) No. 95 of 2023; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; M.Kannan v. Roman Catholic Mission; Shanmugavel Pillai (died); no objection by counsel for 1st respondent; R3 to R7 no appearance; Registry to amend appeal memorandum; decided 11-06-2026.
What did the court decide?
All three Civil Miscellaneous Petitions allowed: delay of 2027 days condoned; abatement caused by the death of the 2nd respondent set aside; proposed 7th respondent brought on record as legal representative of the deceased 2nd respondent and to be ranked as 7th respondent in A.S.(MD)No.95 of 2023; Registry directed to carry out necessary amendments in the appeal memorandum.