S.Manigandan v. M.Keeratha Devi
Case brief
What is this about?
CRP No. 3430 of 2026, Madras High Court, decided 23-06-2026 by Abdul Quddhose J. Article 227 Civil Revision Petition seeking time-bound disposal of divorce/dissolution-of-marriage petition HMOP No. 98 of 2024 pending before Sub-Court, Katpadi, Vellore District. Petitioner S.Manigandan, husband, serving in the Indian Army and posted to the northern Border area, claimed difficulty attending hearings; pleadings complete, matter ripe for final hearing. Court held no prejudice would be caused and directed disposal on merits within six months of receipt of copy of order. Notice to respondent M.Keeratha Devi dispensed with (no adverse orders); W.M.P.No.11667 of 2026 ordered; no costs. Keywords: early disposal, time frame, six months, Army personnel, dissolution of marriage, Article 227, expeditious disposal.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Sub-Court, Katpadi, Vellore District to dispose of HMOP.No.98 of 2024 on merits and in accordance with law within six months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; CRP disposed of with no costs; notice to the respondent dispensed with; W.M.P.No.11667 of 2026 ordered.