Karishma Investments Appeal Dismissed for Default

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 05 March 2025

Case Overview

• Appellant: Karishma Investments, represented by Managing Partner Mr. T. Dhevanathan, filed a first appeal under Section 96 of the Civil Procedure Code read with Order 41 Rule 1 against the judgment and decree dated 23 October 2018 in O.S.No.740 of 2011 passed by the VI Additional City Civil Judge, Chennai.
• Respondents: (1) The Chairman and Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Thalamuthu Natarajan; (2) M/s. Market Management Committee, represented by its Chief Administrative Officer, Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex, Chennai.
• The appeal was listed for hearing on 10 February 2025, but no appearance was made by the appellant. It was subsequently listed again for 24 February 2025, and again no representation appeared.

Final Outcome

• The Court dismissed the appeal for default, ordered no costs, and closed any connected miscellaneous petitions.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Civil Procedure