D.Muthulakshmi, v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC, V. Lakshminarayanan J., 27-01-2026, WMP No. 10428 of 2018: restoration application for WP No.27025 of 2016 (dismissed for default on 15.02.2018) itself dismissed for default after petitioner's non-appearance on four consecutive dates (18.12.2025, 12.01.2026, 20.01.2026, 27.01.2026); no costs. Parties: D. Muthulakshmi v. Commissioner/Junior Engineer, Corporation of Chennai and Secretary, TN Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department (R-3 suo-motu impleaded 03/08/2016 by NKKJ). Keywords: dismissal for default, restoration of writ petition, Chennai Corporation, non-appearance of petitioner.
What did the court decide?
The petitioner's consistent absence from 18.12.2025, 12.01.2026, 20.01.2026 and 27.01.2026 showed that the petitioner was not interested in prosecuting the petition. ¶23