WP No.25125 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No.25125 of 2026 Selvi Sakthivel .. Petitioner -vs- 1. Loganathan Balaji 2. B.Shanthi 3. DCB Bank Limited Rep. By its Authorised Officer, Retail Assets – Collections, 1st Floor, No.6, Rajaji Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. .. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Debts Recovery Tribunal- II, Chennai, to take up and dispose of SA No.357 of 2023 on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vignesh https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.25125 of 2026 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeks a direction in the nature of writ of mandamus directing the Debts Recovery Tribunal-II, Chennai, to take up and dispose of S.A.No.357 of 2023, within a time frame fixed by this Court. 2. We have gone through the order sheets placed on record i.e., from 12.12.2025 to 12.02.2026 and find that the case is progressing. Any direction to expedite a specific case out of turn would disrupt the board of the Tribunal. The petitioner has failed to demonstrate any exceptional circumstance that distinguishes its case from other litigants waiting in queue before the Tribunal. The Tribunal should prioritize cases based on their seniority, nature of urgency and statutory mandate. It is empowered to regulate its procedure and accelerate hearings if a genuine case of urgency is made out. Issuing blanket direction for quick disposal would put undue pressure on the Tribunal and, consequently, the persons who approached the Tribunal earlier would be left at a disadvantaged position. Page 2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.25125 of 2026 3. We are, therefore, not inclined to give such a direction to decide the case within a time frame. However, the petitioner would get liberty to file appropriate application before the Tribunal to expedite the hearing. With this liberty, the writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 10.07.2026 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No sra/sasi To The Debts Recovery Tribunal-II, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.25125 of 2026 THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J. (sra) WP No.25125 of 2026 10.07.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis