CMP(MD). No.1640 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 14/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CMP(MD). No.1640 of 2026 in SA(MD)No.SR68278 of 2025 P. Karuppiah, ... Petitioner Vs. 1. Chellachamy, 2. Karunanithi,, 3. Muthu ... Respondents PRAYER :- To Condone the delay of 996 days in filling the second appeal against the Judgment and decree in A.S.No. 10 of 2019 dated 01.08.2022 on the file of Sub Court, Manamadurai confirming the Judgement and decree in O.S.No. 63 of 2011 dated 05.06.2015 on the file of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Ilayankudi. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Muthusamy Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.S.Srinivasaraghavan For R1 & R3, ORDER This Petition is filed to condone the delay of 996 days in filing the second appeal against the Judgment and decree in A.S.No. 10 of 2019 dated 01.08.2022 on the file of Sub Court, Manamadurai confirming the Judgment and decree in O.S.No. 63 of 2011 dated 05.06.2015 on the file of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Ilayankudi. 1/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP(MD). No.1640 of 2026 T.V.THAMILSELVI,J. LS 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that, owing to a lack of communication, the petitioner was unable to keep track of the proceedings, which resulted in a delay of 996 days in filing the present appeal. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 3 raised a strong objection, contending that the petitioners have failed to satisfactorily explain the reasons for the delay. 4. Considering the fact that to give one more opportunity to the petitioner, this Petition is allowed and the delay of 996 days is condoned on payment of cost of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) to the learned counsel for the respondents 1 and 3 within one week from today. On production of receipt of such payment, the Registry is directed to number the second appeal, if the papers are otherwise in order and list the same for admission on 06.08.2026. 14.07.2026 LS CMP(MD) No.1640 of 2026 in SA(MD)No.SR68278 of 2025 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis