Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 29-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Plaintiff: State Bank of India.
  • Defendants: twelve individuals – M. Murugappan; Punitha Murugappan (alias Punitha Ramanathan); M. Gopalan; Kapaleeswar Travels represented by S. Kailas; G. Balasubramanian; M. Kannappan; Thillaikarasi Kannappan; V. Ramasamy Chettiar; Kalaiarasi Chettiar; Unnamalai Chettiar; Janaki Perichiappan; Valliammal Chettiar; R.M. Chinnammal.
  • Civil suit CS No. 924 of 1998 filed by the plaintiff.
  • Initial hearing scheduled for 06‑07‑2026; no appearance from either side.
  • On 29‑07‑2026 the matter was listed for dismissal; again no representation from plaintiff or defendants.
  • The court observed that the parties were not interested in prosecuting the suit further.

Final Outcome

  • The suit is dismissed for non‑prosecution.
  • No costs are awarded to either party.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Banking