D.Ramu v. Lakshmigantham

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR IN AS No. 123 of 2022 D.Ramu ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Lakshmigantham

2. V.Devishree

3. R.Balaji ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : To implead the 2nd and 3rd respondents herein in the above First Appeal in AS.No.123 of 2022.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Thiagarajan For Respondent(s):

No appearance

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by C.V.Karthikeyan J.) This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed on the ground that subsequent to the decree, dated 28.01.2020, the defendant had settled the property in favour of the proposed respondents.

2. Notice had been earlier served on the respondents and counsel entered appearance.

3. We make it clear that the proposed respondents cannot take any further stand or additional evidence than what was taken by the first respondent in the suit and would be bound by the written statement already filed by the first respondent in the suit and also the evidence adduced.

4. Stating as above, this Civil Miscellaneous Petition stands allowed.

5. Registry is directed to carry out necessary amendment, impleading second and third respondents as further respondents in the appeal.

6. Post the appeal for advancing arguments on 09.06.2026. (C.V.K.,J.) (K.R.S.,J.) 20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DIXIT

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

AND K.RAJASEKAR, J.

DIXIT IN AS NO. 123 OF 2022 20-04-2026