The Branch Manager, v. P. Muthaiah(Died) 1.KARUPPIAH
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay of 91 days; setting aside abatement caused by death of first respondent; impleading legal representatives (proposed respondents 3 to 6) in pending Civil Miscellaneous Appeal C.M.A(MD)No.160 of 2023; Madras High Court; single judge K. Murali Shankar; order dated 17.04.2026; next listing 02.06.2026; no statute or precedent discussed.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 91 days condoned; abatement caused by the death of the first respondent set aside; proposed respondents 3 to 6 brought on record as legal representatives of the deceased first respondent and ranked as respondents 3 to 6 in C.M.A(MD)No.160 of 2023; Registry directed to carry out necessary amendment in the appeal and list the matter on 02.06.2026. ¶¶6