1. Marimuthu (Died) 2. M. Seethalakshmi v. Gnanamuthu
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench (P.B. Balaji J., 17.06.2026) in CMP(MD).Nos.7176-7178 and 7182-7184 of 2026 in SA(MD).Nos.176 of 2022 and 335 of 2018: condonation of 1405 days' delay in filing applications to set aside abatement arising from the death of the sole appellant Marimuthu; impleadment of his legal representatives; petitions allowed subject to Rs.3,000/- costs to the first respondent's counsel, payable within one week; matter posted to 06.07.2026 for reporting compliance. Second Appeals earlier dismissed on 08.04.2025 with liberty to the legal representatives to seek restoration. No statutes or case-law cited.
What did the court decide?
Petitions allowed (prayers for condonation of 1405 days' delay, setting aside of abatement and bringing the legal representatives of the deceased sole appellant on record), subject to payment of costs of Rs.3,000/- to the learned counsel for the first respondent within one week; posted on 06.07.2026 for reporting compliance.