Selvaraj vs. R. Nagarajan
AI Summary
In a Special Leave Petition challenging a High Court order, the Supreme Court has directed the petitioner to furnish a copy of the original civil suit from 1994, highlighting the importance of foundational documents in appellate proceedings. This procedural directive sets the stage for the crucial next steps in a long-standing legal battle affecting multiple parties.
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Brief Facts Summary
The present Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 5801/2023 was filed by Selvaraj challenging a final judgment and order dated August 26, 2022, passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras in CRPPD No. 1496/2021. During the hearing on July 3, 2023, the Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and K.V. Viswanathan, directed the petitioner to file a copy of the Original Suit No. 210/1994 as additional documents within two weeks, before listing the matter for further hearing.
Timeline of Events
Original Suit No. 210/1994 was initiated (inferred).
High Court of Judicature at Madras passed an impugned final judgment and order in CRPPD No. 1496/2021.
Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 5801/2023 was filed in the Supreme Court (from JSON).
Supreme Court heard the petition and directed the petitioner to file a copy of OS No. 210/1994.
Key Factual Findings
A copy of Original Suit No. 210/1994 is essential for the Supreme Court to adequately hear and decide the Special Leave Petition.
Source: Current Court Finding
Primary Legal Issues
Secondary Legal Issues
Petitioner's Arguments
The petitioner filed the Special Leave Petition to appeal against an adverse order from the High Court of Madras. Additionally, the petitioner sought exemptions from filing original documents (O.T.) and condonation for delay in refiling the petition, indicating attempts to overcome procedural hurdles to have their challenge heard by the Supreme Court.
Respondent's Arguments
The specific arguments of the respondent side are not detailed in this procedural order, but they would generally argue to uphold the High Court's impugned order and oppose the Special Leave Petition.
Court's Reasoning
The Supreme Court's reasoning for this procedural order is to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the foundational dispute. By directing the petitioner to file a copy of the Original Suit No. 210/1994, the Court aims to have all relevant documents on record to properly assess the merits of the Special Leave Petition and the context of the High Court's impugned order.
- Emphasis on Due Process
- Strict Adherence to Procedure (by requiring foundational documents)
Impugned Orders
Specific Directions
- 1.Petitioner to file a copy of the OS No. 210/1994 by way of additional documents, within two weeks.
- 2.List the matter thereafter.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This order is purely procedural, directing the filing of a document. It does not establish any substantive legal principle or interpret any law, hence it has no binding precedential value.
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Order Issued After Hearing
Purpose:
First Hearing
Listed On:
3 Jul 2023
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Order Text
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CIVIL) Diary No. 5801/2023
(Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 26-08-2022 in CRPPD No. 1496/2021 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras)
SELVARAJ Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
R. NAGARAJAN & ORS. Respondent(s)
(FOR ADMISSION and IA No.115867/2023-EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. and IA No.115868/2023-CONDONATION OF DELAY IN REFILING / CURING THE DEFECTS)
Date : 03-07-2023 This petition was called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN
For Petitioner(s)
Ms. Aditi Anil Dani, AOR Mr. Ashwin Kumar D.s., Adv. Mr. Rangasaran Mohan, Adv.
For Respondent(s)
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R
Petitioner to file a copy of the OS No. 210/1994 by way of additional documents, within two weeks.
List the matter thereafter.
(NIDHI AHUJA) (VIRENDER SINGH) AR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER
