Thirumalsamy Shanthi v. K.Mangudi Thangaraj

A.No.93 of 2025 in C.S.No.379 of 2020

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY A.No.93 of 2025 in C.S.No.379 of 2020 Thirumalsamy Shanthi Single Firm, Trading as Punitham Food Products, No.1, Kovalam Nagar, 6th cross street, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600 100.

... Applicant/1st Defendant vs.

1.K.Mangudithangaraj Trading as Ponnam Enterprises, No.921, HIG Block, 1st main road, TNHB Nagar, Velacherry, Chennai-600 042.

... 1st Respondent/Plaintiff 2.Karnan ... 2nd Respondent/2nd Defendant For Applicant : Mr.V.Vivek

O R D E R

On 04.02.2025, the matter was adjourned because learned counsel for the plaintiff was not present. At today's hearing, once again, learned counsel for the plaintiff is not present.

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A.No.93 of 2025 in C.S.No.379 of 2020 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY,J.

kj 2.By this application, the 1st defendant seeks to set aside order dated 21.11.2024 setting the 1st defendant ex parte. 3.Learned counsel for the 1st defendant submits that the said defendant filed the written statement. At paragraph 4 of the affidavit in support of this application, it is stated that counsel's father died on 23.10.2024 and that counsel could not be present on 21.11.2024 on account of ceremonies associated with his father's death. 4.Upon considering the reasons set out in the affidavit and being satisfied that sufficient cause is shown, this application is allowed by setting aside the order dated 21.11.2024 setting the 1st defendant ex parte. 18.02.2025 (1⁄2) kj A.No.93 of 2025 in C.S.No.379 of 2020 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2