A No. 3588 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI A No. 3588 of 2026 in C.S.No.58 of 2026 1. India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC) Rep. by its President, 47, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600018 2. K.Baulsundar IELC General Treasurer Cum Secretary, 47, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600018 3. The Chief Election Commissioner P.Jesudas Prem Kumar, 47, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600018 4. Synod Election Officer-ambur J.Robert Asirvadam 47, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600018 5. Synod Election Officer-nagercoil R.Bennett Stephenson 47, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600018 6. Synod Election Officer-trivandrum S.Sanoj Shalom, 47, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600018 ..Applicants/Defendants 1 to 6 Vs https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 3588 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 S.T.Kibson S/o.B.S.Thomas, #B 48, Bhath Nagar, BEML Nagar, K G F, Bangarapet, Beml Nagar, Kolar District, Karnataka-563115 ..Respondent / Plaintiff Prayer: This application filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of O.S.Rules Read With order V Rule 5 of O.S.Rules and order VIII rule 1 of CPC, praying to condone the delay of 89 days in filing the Written Statement of 2nd Defendant and memo of adoption of defendants 1 & 3 to 6 in the above suit, C.S.No.58 of 2026, pending on the file of this Hon’ble Court. For Applicant(s): Ms. T. Jayalakshmi for M/S.Paul and Paul For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Patrick ORDER This application has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 89 days in filing the Written Statement on behalf of the second defendant and the memo of adoption on behalf of defendants 1 & 3 to 6 in the above suit in C.S.No.58 of 2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 3588 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 3. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent has raised serious objection to the relief sought for in the application. However, considering the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the application and being satisfied with the same, this Court is inclined to condone the delay, in the interest of justice. 4. Accordingly, the delay of 89 days in filing the Written statement on behalf of the 2nd defendant and the Memo of Adoption on behalf of defendants 1 and 3 to 6 is condoned. 5. The application is allowed. 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No av https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 3588 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. av A No. 3588 of 2026 in C.S.No.58 of 2026 19-08-2026 (1/2) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis