K. Thiyagarajan Vs Congregation of Sisters of Jesus

K. Thiyagarajan vs Congregation of Sisters of Jesus

Type Court Judgment Court Chennai Decided Mar 17, 2026

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/1686722
Court: Chennai High Court
Judge: Honourable Mr Justice V. Lakshminarayanan
Decided On: Mar 17, 2026
Case Number: CRP(MD)/542/2026

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

K. Thiyagarajan

Respondent

Congregation of Sisters of Jesus

Excerpt

before the madurai bench of madras high court dated: 17.03.2026coramthe honourable mr.justice v.lakshminarayanan k.thiyagarajan ... petitioner vs. congregation of sisters of jesus, thanjavur by its founder rev.fr.arul irudhayam ... respondent prayer: civil revision petition filed under article 227 of constitution of india, to issue a direction to the district munsif court, thanjavur to conclude the trial in o.s.no.164 of 2020 within a reasonable time as stipulated by this court. for petitioner : mr.s.k.mani for mr.p.dhanasekaranorderthis civil revision petition seeks for expeditious disposal of o.s.no.164 of 2020.2. by an order dated 02.03.2026, i had called for a report from the learned district munsif at thanjavur, as to how long it would take to conclude the trial in the proceedings. the learned district munsif, thanjavur has reported that two applications are pending underorder iii rules 1 & 2 of the code of civil procedure. she states thatthe proceedings are at the stage of enquiry.3. the learned district munsif is reminded of the position of lawlaid down by this court that, an application under order iii rules 1 & 2 namely, one seeking for an appointment of a power of attorney to represent the parties, is strictly between the court and the party and no detailed enquiry is necessary, as long as the court finds the power of attorney to be true and genuine. the learned additional district munsif has sought for 3 months time to dispose of the suit.4. the learned district munsif, thanjavur is requested to dispose of the suit in o.s.no.164 of 2020, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.5. in view of the above, this civil revision petition is disposed of. no costs. index :yes / no 17.03.2026 internet :yes / no ncc :yes / no nsr to: the district munsif court, thanjavur.v.lakshminarayanan, j.nsrorder made inc.r.p(md)no.542 of 2026 17.03.2026

Full Judgment

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.03.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN K.Thiyagarajan ... Petitioner vs. Congregation of Sisters of Jesus, Thanjavur by its Founder Rev.Fr.Arul Irudhayam ... Respondent PRAYER: Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India, to issue a direction to the District Munsif Court, Thanjavur to conclude the trial in O.S.No.164 of 2020 within a reasonable time as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.K.Mani For Mr.P.Dhanasekaran

ORDER

This Civil Revision Petition seeks for expeditious disposal of O.S.No.164 of 2020.

2. By an order dated 02.03.2026, I had called for a report from the learned District Munsif at Thanjavur, as to how long it would take to conclude the trial in the proceedings. The learned District Munsif, Thanjavur has reported that two applications are pending under

Order III Rules 1 & 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. She states that

the proceedings are at the stage of enquiry.

3. The learned District Munsif is reminded of the position of law

laid down by this Court that, an application under Order III Rules 1 & 2 namely, one seeking for an appointment of a Power of Attorney to represent the parties, is strictly between the Court and the party and no detailed enquiry is necessary, as long as the Court finds the Power of Attorney to be true and genuine. The learned Additional District Munsif has sought for 3 months time to dispose of the suit.

4. The learned District Munsif, Thanjavur is requested to dispose of the suit in O.S.No.164 of 2020, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. In view of the above, this Civil Revision Petition is disposed of. No costs. Index :Yes / No 17.03.2026 Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No Nsr To: The District Munsif Court, Thanjavur.

V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.

Nsr

Order made in

C.R.P(MD)No.542 of 2026 17.03.2026

Same Court & Year Chennai · 2026 Same Parties K. Thiyagarajan vs Congregation of Sisters of Jesus Same Judge Honourable Mr Justice V. Lakshminarayanan