WMP No. 8207 of 2023 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY WMP No. 8207 of 2023 in WP No. 16807 of 2019 Sterling Biotech Staff Co operative Thrift and Credit Society Limited (REG No X322) Sterling Biotech Factory Complex, Sandyanalla, Nilgiris- 643 237. Rep. by its Chairman J.L.Mani. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Deputy Commissioner of Labour, Authority under the Shops and Establishments Act 1947, Coimbatore. 2. K. Mohammed Hussain ..Respondents For Petitioner: Mr.S.Arunachalam for M/s.S.Arunachalam Associates For Respondents: Mr.A.M.Ayyadurai, GA for R1 Mr.S.Saravanan for R2 ORDER The petition is filed to pass an order setting aside the order of this Court dated 13.10.2020 dismissing Writ Petition No.16807 of 2019 for non- prosecution and to restore the prayer in the said Writ Petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No. 8207 of 2023 __________ Page2 of 3 2. Considering the facts pleaded by the learned counsel for the petitioner that during the COVID situation there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner, the W.M.P. is allowed. 3. Registry is directed to restore the W.P.No. 16807 of 2019. 4. Post the W.P.No.16807 of 2019 under the caption ‘part heard’ on 04.02.2026. 5. It is made clear that if further adjournment is prayed for once again, the case will be dismissed for default. 02-02-2026 NSL To The Deputy Commissioner of Labour, Authority under the Shops and Establishments Act 1947, Coimbatore. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No. 8207 of 2023 __________ Page3 of 3 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. NSL WMP No. 8207 of 2023 IN WP NO. 16807 OF 2019 02-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis