Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 26977/2026 filed by petitioners Pooeendu & Ors against respondent Sri Sundararaja Perumal Devasthanam, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21-04-2026 in SA No. 171/2003 passed by the Madras High Court at Madurai.
- The dispute concerned the High Court's order directing the petitioners to vacate suit premises and the petitioners' request for an extension of time.
- The matter was heard on 19-08-2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Counsel for the petitioners included Mr. Shailesh Madiyal, Sr. Adv., Mr. Anish R. Shah, AOR Mr. V. Meenakshisumdaram, and several other advocates.
Observations and Directions
1. The Court stated it was not inclined to interfere with the impugned order of the Madras High Court.
2. The petitioners were granted liberty to approach the High Court seeking an extension of time for vacating the suit premises.
3. The High Court will take up and dispose of the case on its own merits.
4. The Special Leave Petition is disposed of.
5. Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition, effectively leaving the matter to be resolved by the Madras High Court on its merits, with the petitioners permitted to seek a time extension.
Topics: Special Leave Petition, Supreme Court Order