IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15.10.2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL A.No.4964 of 2025 in C.S.No.140 of 2024 and A.No.6407 of 2024, O.A.Nos.435 & 436 of 2024 & C.S.No.281 of 2024 1. P.R.Parthasarathy S/o.Late P.Rama Naidu, No.3A, 5th Block, Ramaniyam Dwaraka Flats 8th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040. and 4 Others 2. Mrs.P.Kanchana W/o.Mr.P.R.Parthasarathy No.3A, 5th Block, Ramaniyam Dwaraka Flats, 8th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040. 3. Mrs.P.Hemamalini w/o.Mr.Venkatesan, No.14, Sunset Avenue, Eldersile, Australia NSW 2570. 4. Mrs.Reka Malini D/o.Mr.P.R.Parthasarathy, No.76B, Akshya Colony, Mogappair, Padi, Thiruvallur, Chennai 600 050. __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 5. Mrs.P.Bavyva Lakshmi w/o.Mr.Venket Ramesh Kora No.A2, Cauvery Block, Sellan Estate, 6th Cross Street, New Colony, Chrompet, Chennai 600 044. 6. Mrs. P. Bhavana Saraswathi W/o. Gutta Sudarsana Dinesh, No.3A, 5th Block, Ramaniyam Dwaraka Flats, 8th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040. ..Applicants/Defendants Vs P.R.Chandriyan S/o.Late P.Rama Naidu, AC-9, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040. ..Respondent/Plaintiff Prayer- To condone the delay of 368 days in filing the Written Statement of the 1st defendant and adoption memo of defendants 2 to 5 in C.S.No.140 of 2024. For Applicant(s): Mr.T.Sankaravel for Mr.T.V.Vineeth Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr. V. Chandrakanthan __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ORDER This application is filed by the applicants/defendants to condone the delay of 368 days in filing the written statement of the 1st defendant and adoption memo of defendants 2 to 5 in C.S.No.140 of 2024. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent/plaintiff did not raise any serious objections. 3. Considering the reasons stated in the affidavit and the facts of the case, this application is allowed, condoning the delay. 4. List the suit and other applications on 04.11.2025 for framing of issues. 15-10-2025 kj __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis P.DHANABAL, J. kj A.No.4964 of 2025 in C.S.No.140 of 2024 and A.No.6407 of 2024, O.A.Nos.435 & 436 of 2024 & C.S.No.281 of 2024 15.10.2025 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis