Madras High CourtCRP(MD)/2817/2024disposed of

Sankarganesh v. Gayatri

2024-11-08Honourable Mrs Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.11.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI Sankarganesh, Represented by his Power of Attorney, Nagaraj ... Petitioner (Cause title is accepted and Nagaraj is recognized as power agent on behalf of the sole petitionerSankarganesh vide Court order, dated 18.10.2024 made in C.M.P(MD)Nos.13949 and 13952 of 2024 in C.R.P(MD)SR.No.70351 of 2024 respectively) Vs.

Gayatri ... Respondent PRAYER: Civil Revision Petition is filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, to direct the Sub Judge, Aruppukottai to expedite the proceedings in H.M.O.P.No.6 of 2024 on the file of the Sub Court, Aruppukottai within the stipulated time as this Court may be fixed and consequently allow this Civil Revision Petition. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Selva Aditya

ORDER

The present Civil Revision Petition is preferred for a direction to direct the learned Sub Judge, Aruppukottai to expedite the proceedings in H.M.O.P.No.6 of 2024 on the file of the Sub Court, Aruppukottai.

2. According to the revision petitioner, the whereabouts of the respondent wife is not known. In spite of several steps taken to serve notice on the respondent, the same remains un-served. However, the Trial Court without ordering for substituted service, delaying the process by repeatedly ordering for fresh notice to the respondent. Hence, considering the nature and circumstances of the case, it is prayed that this Court may direct the Trial Court to order for substituted service and to expedite the trial.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the learned Sub Judge, Aruppukottai is directed to expedite the proceedings in H.M.O.P.No.6 of 2024 and if it is found to be impossible to serve notice 2/4

on the respondent, the Trial Judge shall order for substituted service and expedite the trial and dispose the matter, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. This Civil Revision Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

08.11.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To The Sub Court, Aruppukottai.

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K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI , J.

BTR Order made in 08.11.2024 4/4