Rev.Dr.P.R.Selvaraj And Another v. India Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ielc)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL C.S.No. 92 of 2025 and A.No.3327 of 2025

1. Rev.Dr.P.R.Selvaraj S/o.Parameswaran, The Principal, Concordia Theological Seminary, K.P.Road, Nagercoil-629001.

2.Rev.C.Justin Raj, S/o.Mr.Chellan, The Bursar, Concordia Theological Seminary, K.P.Road, Nagercoil,-629001.

Plaintiff(s) Vs

1. India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC) Rep by its Secretary/General Treasurer Having Head Quarters at 47, Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-18 Having Central Office at 321, Lutheran Mission Compound, K.P.Road, Nagercoil-629001.

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PRAYER: This Civil Suit is filed under Order IV Rule 1 of O.S.Rules r/w Order VII Rule 1 of CPC, 1908, praying to pass a decree in favour of the plaintiffs (a)To declare that the dismissal letter dated 25.03.2025 issued against the 1st Plaintiff by the Defendant and dismissal letters dated 25.03.2025 issued against the 2nd Plaintiff are illegal and null and void;

(b)to Pass an order of permanent Injunction restraining the defendant or anybody claiming under him from disturbimg the plaintiffs from doing their official functions and teaching in CTSN without due process of law; (c) For the cost of the suit.

For Plaintiff(s) : Ms. G.Priyadharshini For Defendant(s) : Mrs.T.Jayalakshmi for M/s.Paul and Paul J.Hudson Samuel and Partners

JUDGMENT

The learned counsel appearing for the plaintiffs seek permission of this Court to withdraw this Civil Suit and she has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. In view of the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the plaintiffs, the Civil Suit is dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, connected application stands closed. No costs. The plaintiff is entitled to refund of full Court fee as per rules.

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P.DHANABAL J.

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