The State Of Tamil Nadu v. Monisha Lawrence Ekka

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.19484 of 2025 in WA SR No.117096 of 2025

1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its the Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 009.

2.The Directorate Of Medical Education Rep. by the Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai - 010.

3.The Directorate Of Medical And Rural Health Services Rep. by the Director of Medical Health & Rural Health Services.

359, Anna Salai, Chennai - 006.

4.The Directorate Of Public Health And Preventive Medicine Rep. by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 359, Anna Salai, Chennai -006.

5.Government Stanley Medical College And Hospital Rep. by its Dean, Old Jail Road George Town, Chennai - 01.

Petitioners Vs Dr.Monisha Lawrence Ekka Respondent PRAYER : To condone the delay of 94 days in filing the above Writ Appeal against the order dated 24.05.2024 made in WP No.13960 of 2024. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

For Petitioner Mr.E.Vijay Anand, Additional Government Pleader For Respondent Ms.K.Dhivyashree

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned counsel for the respondent.

2. This is an application for condonation of delay of 94 days in filing the appeal.

3. Taking into consideration the cause shown, and that identical issue is already under consideration in a batch of appeals, we are inclined to condone the delay.

4. Application for condonation of delay is allowed.

5. List the appeal for admission. List along with WA No.1658 of 2025.

(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 20.02.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis