Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 02-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Veeraraghavan S/o Arumugam, Proprietor, Crystal Enterprises Company (Appellant) vs. Ameer S/o Ayath Basha and Settu (Respondents).
  • Petitioner Representation: M/S N. Radha on behalf of the appellant; M/S V. Manisekaran on behalf of the respondents.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Civil Miscellaneous Petition (CMP No. 941 of 2026) filed to condone a 20‑day delay in filing a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (CMA) against the order of the Joint Commissioner of Labour I, Chennai (EC No. 141/2015 dated 17‑07‑2025).
  • Background: The Joint Commissioner of Labour I, Chennai issued an order on 17 July 2025 (EC No. 141/2015). The appellant sought to appeal this order but filed the appeal 20 days beyond the prescribed period, prompting the petition for condonation.
  • Hearing: Justice M. Jothiraman heard arguments from both sides. No serious objection was raised, and the affidavit supporting the petition was accepted as satisfactory.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that the 20‑day delay in filing the CMA be condoned.
  • The Registry was directed to immediately number the appeal as CMA SR No. 192795 of 2025.

Topics: Labour Law, Court Order