P. Anandhan And Another v. M. Babu And 5 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE A No. 1672 of 2026 in C.S.No.452 of 2015

1. P. Anandhan and another Both at No.54, South Coovam River Rd.

Komaleeswaranpet, Ch-2

2. P.Sridharan Both at No.54, South Coovam River Rd.

Komaleeswaranpet, Ch-2 ..Applicant(s) Vs

1. M. Babu and 5 others No.6/22 Nagamani St. Chindadripet Chennai 2

2. G.Gajapathy No.1 Saibul Mulk St. Komaleeswaranpet Chennai 2

3. K.Lakshmi W/o.Late V.Kannan, 3 to 6 are residing at No.12, Velayutham Street, 3rd Lane, Pudupet, Chennai 600 002.

4. K.Vinodhini D/.Late V.Kannan

5. K.Lokesh S/o.Late V.Kannan 1/5

6. K.Barath S/o.Late V.Kannan ..Respondent(s) To permit the applicants/Plaintiffs to bring on record the respondents 3 to 6 legal representatives of the deceased V.Kannan, 3rd Defendant herein as party defendants in the above suit in C.S.No.452 of 2015. For Applicant(s):

Mr.P.K. Sabapathi For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.J.Saravanan for R1 & R3 Mrs.Pavithra Sundararajan for R2

ORDER

Heard.

2. This Application has been filed to bring on record the legal heirs of the deceased 3rd defendant as proposed defendants 3 to 6. The affidavit states that the 3rd defendant, died on 01.03.2026 and that, upon particulars being furnished, the present application has been taken out to implead his legal heirs, namely, K.Lakshmi, K.Vinodhini, K.Lokesh and K.Barath.

3. Learned counsel for the applicants/plaintiffs submitted that the presence of the proposed parties is necessary for effective adjudication of the 2/5

suit.

4. Learned counsel appearing on the respondents side raised no objection to the relief sought.

5. In view of the averments contained in the affidavit and considering that no serious objection has been raised on the respondent side, this Court is satisfied that the application deserves to be allowed.

6. Accordingly, this Application is allowed. The proposed parties, namely, K.Lakshmi, K.Vinodhini, K.Lokesh and K.Barath are brought on record as defendants 3 to 6 in the above suit.

7. The applicants/plaintiffs are directed to carry out the necessary amendments in the plaint, cause title and connected records within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 08.04.2026 dpq 3/5

DR. A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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