Mrs.R.Nandhini Ravi v. Mrs.R.Santhanalakshmi (Deceased) 1.Raja Edwiin And 8 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA in C.S.No.137 of 2011 Mrs.R.Nandhini Ravi No.6/37, Balaji Nagar, II Main Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai-600 097.

..Applicant(s) Vs Mrs.R.Santhanalakshmi (Deceased)

1. Raja Edwin, Villa-23, Rolaco Compound, AI Khobar, Saudi Arabia -31952, Rep By His wife And Power Agent Mrs.Keerthiga.

(Amended as per order dated 08.04.2024 in Appl. No.1307 of 2022, and time extended as per Order dated 19.09.2024, 27.09.2024, 18.10.2024 and 25.11.2024)

2. Ms.Bhavana, 6/37, Balaji Nagar II Main Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai-97.

3. R.Raji Edwin 6/37, Balaji Nagar II Main Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai-97.

(3rd Defendant is declared as major of the 1st defendant discharged from the guardianship as per order dated 30.06.2025 in A.Nos.2929 & 2931/2025 and time extended on 11.08.2025 in C.S.No.137 of 2011)

4. Karur Vysya Bank, St.Thomas Mount Branch, Defence Officers Colony Road, Chennai-16, Rep. By Its Branch Manager.

5. Mr.Antony Thilip, G-2, Sundar Nagar Layout, Last Street, Poonamallee, Chennai-56.

6. Hari Prasath, G-1, Sundar Nagar Layout, Last Street, Poonamallee, Chennai-56.

7. Mr.K.Jayabalan, F-1, Door No.152, Riverside Street, Vasudevan Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-83.

8. Mrs.Selvi, G-2, Door No.152, Riverside Street, Vasudevan Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-83.

9. Mrs.Usha, F-2, Door No.152, River Side Street, Vasudevan Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-83.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Application is filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of O.S. Rules read with Section 5 of Limitation Act read with Section 151 of C.P.C., read with Order VIII Rule 1 of C.P.C., to condone the delay of 1 day in filing the additional written statement of 1st Defendant. For Applicant(s):

M/s.T.T.Ravichandran For Respondent(s):

M/s.Paul & Paul

O R D E R

This application is filed to condone the delay in filing the additional written statement of 1st defendant.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the applicants and respondents and perused the entire materials available on record. 3.Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the above application, the delay is condoned and the application is allowed. Registry is directed to receive additional written statement if it is otherwise in order and list the matter after a week.

06-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA

DR.R.N.MANJULA, J.

GSA in C.S.No.137 of 2011 06-01-2026