G. Gobinathan v. Rajakumari Sambandam

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.06.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN G.Gobinathan . . . Petitioner

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Rajakumari Sambandam . . . Respondent PRAYER : Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India to expedite the trial in H.M.O.P.No.642 of 2021 on the file of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai and to dispose of the same within a time frame limit as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :

Ms.Jothilakshmi V.S for Mr.P.G.Thiyagu

O R D E R

Heard Ms.Ms.Jothilakshmi,V.S, learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the records.

2. This revision petition is filed seeking expeditious disposal of Page No.1/4

H.M.O.P.No.642 of 2021 pending on the file of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner being a husband has filed O.P.No.642 of 2021 against the respondent/wife seeking divorce on the ground of cruelty and desertion. The respondent stated to have appeared before the trial Court and filed a counter on 14.11.2022 and since then, the matter adjourned from time to time and enquiry has not been taken. It is submitted that on account of pendency of the suit, lot of hardship is being caused to the petitioner.

4. Considering the circumstances, this Civil Revision Petition is disposed of directing the learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai to expedite the trial and dispose of O.P.No.642 of 2021 as expeditiously as possible, preferably six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To The Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai.

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DR.D.NAGARJUN , J., ms 06.06.2023 Page No.4/4