The Holy Epiphany Church v. Rev.George Stephan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL IN AS NO. 842 OF 2010 The Holy Epiphany Church Worshippers Society, Cuddalore (Regd.24/2002)By Its Secry.

A.Zeekariah Manickam, S/O.Asirvatham, 10d, Pennar Rd., Manjakuppam, Cuddalore Tk and Dt Appellant(s) Vs Rev.George Stephan Bishop In Madras,Csi Madras Diocese, Church Of South India Diocese Of Madras.P.O.4914, Cathedral Road, Chennai-600 086, (1st Respondent is now substituted as Rt.Rev.Paul Francis Ravichandran Bishop in Madras, CSI Madras Diocese, Church of South India-Diocese of Madras, P.O.4914 Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086.

AND 2 OTHERS Respondent(s) For Appellant(s):

Mr.R.Gururaj For Respondent:

Mr.D.Prabhu Arunkumar

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.Sathish Kumar J.) This petition has been filed to amend the cause-title of the first respondent in the above suit.

2. Since, the first respondent Bishop is now substituted and considering the fact and circumstances of the case and as there is no objection from the other side in allowing this petition, this petition is ordered, accordingly.

3. Post the main appeal on 10.02.2026. Registry is directed to carry out necessary amendments in the cause-title.

(N.SATHISH KUMAR J.)(R.SAKTHIVEL J.) 27-01-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To The Additional District Judge Additional District Court (Fast Track Judge) Cuddalore.

N.SATHISH KUMAR J.

AND R.SAKTHIVEL J.

dhk IN AS NO. 842 OF 2010 27-01-2026