A. Josephine v. Athenova Technologies
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 24 Civil Procedure Code transfer petition allowed by Madras High Court (P.B. Balaji J., 01-07-2026): O.S.No.143 of 2024 moved from District Munsif Court, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District to Sub Court, Melur for joint trial with O.S.No.264 of 2024 (plaintiff's money-recovery suit against Athenova Technologies). Rationale: single cause of action (enrolment in respondent's PhD academic-assistance course), same parties, overlapping evidence, avoidance of multiplicity of proceedings. Ex parte hearing (respondent no appearance on both listings); records ordered sent forthwith; no costs; connected CMP No.14569 of 2025 closed.
What did the court decide?
O.S.No.143 of 2024 withdrawn from the file of the District Munsif Court, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District and transferred to the Sub Court, Melur, to be tried jointly with O.S.No.264 of 2024; the District Munsif Court, Tambaram directed to send the records forthwith; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed.