Authority: Madras High Court, Division Bench (Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan)
Order Date: 19 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. W.P. No.23268 of 2026 filed by Hero Fincorp Limited (registered office New Delhi, branch Chennai) under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Debts Recovery Tribunal‑III, Chennai to dispose of S.A.No.616 of 2024 within a fixed time frame.
- Respondents: R.R. Thevar Chicken (proprietor), R. Mayilvahanan (proprietor), M. Murugeswari (proprietor) residing in Chennai.
- The petitioner argued that the Tribunal had not set a stipulated deadline for the said recovery case and requested the Court to intervene.
- The Court examined the order sheets and observed that the case was progressing; no exceptional circumstances were shown to merit priority over other pending matters.
Final Outcome
- The Court declined to issue a mandamus directing a specific disposal timeline, emphasizing the Tribunal’s authority to prioritize cases based on seniority and urgency.
- The petition was disposed of without any order as to costs.
- The petitioner was granted liberty to file an appropriate application before the Tribunal seeking expedited hearing.
Topics: Legal; Debt Recovery; Court Order