A No. 2598 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI A No. 2598 of 2026 in C.S.No.132 of 2023 1. M/s.Metal Impex and 2 others Represented By Its Partner, Mr.Kamlesh Jain, Prince Apartment, 59, Ormer Road, 7th Floor, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010. 2. Sneh M Jain S/o.Mr.Mukesh Kumar Jain, Flat No.3d, Jain Villa Apartment, 3rd Floor, No.9/10, Clemens Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 007. 3. Mrs.Kalawati W/o.Mr.Sohanlal, No.20/2, Salai Street, Choolai, Chennai-600 112. ..Applicant(s) Vs 1. Mrs.Kanthimathi Bhaskar and 2 others W/o. P.C.Bhaskar, 390, Chennai Bangalore Trunk Road Varadharajapuram, Poonamallee, Varadharajapuram, Tiruvallur - 600 123 2. M/s.Sri Raj and Co Represented By Its Partner, No.7, Sunkurama Chetty Street, 1st Floor, Chennai-600 001. 3. M/s.Arihant Real Estate Represented By Its Partner, Pooja M Jain, Flat No.6a, 6th Floor, Block I, Shatrunjay Apartment, Vepery High Road, Vepery, Chennai 600 007. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This application filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of O.S. Rules Read with Order 5 Rule 5 of OS Rules, praying to condone the delay of 119 days in filing the Written Statement of Defendants 1 to 3 in C.S.No.132 of 2023. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2598 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 3 For Applicant(s): M/s.Vikram U. Jain For Respondent(s): Mr.K.V.Babu for R1 Ms.C.Rekhakumari for R3 ORDER This application has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 119 days in filing the Written Statement on behalf of Defendant Nos. 1 to 3 in C.S.No.132 of 2023. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for both sides. The learned counsel for respondents Nos. 1 & 3 has no serious objection to allowing this application. 3. Considering the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of this application and being satisfied with the same, this application is allowed. 4. The Registry is directed to receive the written statement on record. 20-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No av https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2598 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 3 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. av A No. 2598 of 2026 in C.S.No.132 of 2023 20-08-2026 (1/2) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis