P. Thangaraj vs. P. K. Natarajan (Died ) Through Lrs

Court:Supreme Court of India
Judge:Hon'ble M.M. Sundresh
Case Status:Pending
Order Date:25 Jul 2024
CNR:SCIN010264122023

AI Summary

This Supreme Court Registrar's order in a Special Leave Petition directs respondents 1-4 to file a counter affidavit within four weeks and the petitioner to take fresh steps to issue notice to respondent 5, ensuring all parties are properly informed and heard before the next hearing. This procedural update is crucial for the progression of a civil dispute that originated from a High Court Second Appeal.

Ratio Decidendi:
As this is a procedural order, no specific 'ratio decidendi' in the sense of a legal principle applied to facts can be extracted. The decision is administrative to ensure procedural compliance.
Obiter Dicta:
No obiter dicta present in this procedural order.

Case Identifiers

Primary Case No:19874/2023
Case Type:Special Leave Petition (Civil)
Case Sub-Type:SLP - Civil Appeal Matter
Secondary Case Numbers:SCIN010264122023, 26412/2023, 4649/2025
Order Date:2024-07-25
Filing Year:2023
Court:SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Bench:Registrar Court
Judges:Hon'ble Sujata Singh

Petitioner's Counsel

M. P. Parthiban
Advocate on Record - Appeared
Bilal Mansoor
Advocate - Appeared
Shreyas Kaushal
Advocate - Appeared
S. Geyolin Selvam
Advocate - Appeared

Respondent's Counsel

R. Shase
Advocate on Record - Appeared

Advocates on Record

M. P. Parthiban
R. Shase

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Brief Facts Summary

This order pertains to a Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 19874/2023 filed by P. Thangaraj & Anr. against P.K. Natarajan (Died) Through LRs & Anr. The case was heard by the Registrar's Court of the Supreme Court of India on July 25, 2024. The Registrar granted four weeks to respondents 1 to 4 to file a counter affidavit and two weeks to the petitioner's counsel to take fresh steps to issue notice to respondent no. 5. The matter is scheduled to be listed again on September 11, 2024.

Timeline of Events

2017

Second Appeal (SA-50-2017) filed in High Court, Tamil Nadu.

2022-12-23

High Court of Tamil Nadu passed an order in SA-50-2017.

2023

Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19874/2023 filed in Supreme Court.

2024-07-25

Registrar Court hearing, directions issued for counter affidavit and notice.

2024-09-11

Next hearing date specified for the case.

Key Factual Findings

Respondents 1 to 4 have not yet filed their counter affidavit.

Source: Inferred from Current Court Direction

Notice to Respondent No. 5 requires fresh steps for proper service.

Source: Current Court Direction

Court's Reasoning

The Registrar issued the directions to ensure due process is followed, allowing respondents time to file a counter affidavit and ensuring all necessary parties (Respondent No. 5) are properly served notice, thus facilitating the efficient progression of the case towards a substantive hearing.

Judicial Philosophy Indicators:
  • Emphasis on Due Process
  • Strict Adherence to Procedure
  • Expeditious Disposal of Case (Procedural Steps)
Order Nature:Procedural
Disposition Status:Pending

Impugned Orders

High Court
Case: SA-50-2017
Date: 2022-12-23

Specific Directions

  1. 1.Four weeks time, is granted to respondent nos.1 to 4 to file counter affidavit.
  2. 2.Two weeks time, is granted to Ld. counsel for petitioner, to take fresh steps to issue notice to respondent no.5.
  3. 3.List again on 11.09.2024.

Precedential Assessment

Non-Binding (Procedural)

This is a routine procedural order from a Registrar, not a substantive judgment from a Bench, thus it has no precedential value on points of law.

Tips for Legal Practice

1.Ensure timely filing of counter affidavits as per court directions to avoid delays or adverse orders.
2.Promptly follow up on notice issuance and take fresh steps for unserved parties to avoid adjournments.
3.Note Registrar's orders for procedural compliance, which are crucial for case progression even without substantive legal pronouncements.

Legal Tags

Supreme Court procedural directions Special Leave Petition CivilRegistrar Court order counter affidavit filing deadlinesNotice issuance procedure to unserved parties in appealEnsuring due process compliance in appellate proceedingsCase management by Supreme Court Registrar for civil matters

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Order Issued After Hearing

Purpose:

Administrative Order

Before:

Registrar

Stage:

SERVICE/COMPLIANCE-BEFORE REGISTRAR(J)

Remarks:

List On (Date) [11-09-2024]

Listed On:

25 Jul 2024

In:

Registrar

Category:

UNKNOWN

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Order Text

ITEM NO.50 REGISTRAR COURT SECTION XII

S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BEFORE THE REGISTRAR MS. SUJATA SINGH

Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 19874/2023

P. THANGARAJ & ANR. Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

P.K. NATARAJAN (DIED ) THROUGH LRS & ANR. Respondent(s)

Date : 25-07-2024 This petition was called on for hearing today.

For Petitioner(s)

Mr. M.p. Parthiban, AOR Mr. Bilal Mansoor, Shreyas Kaushal, S. Geyolin Selvam, Adv.

For Respondent(s)

Ms. R. Shase, AOR

UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R

Four weeks time, is granted to respondent nos.1 to 4 to file counter affidavit.

Two weeks time, is granted to Ld. counsel for petitioner, to take fresh steps to issue notice to respondent no.5.

List again on 11.09.2024.

pm Digitally signed by PRIYANKA MALIK Date: 2024.07.27 10:47:55 IST Reason: Signature Not Verified

SUJATA SINGH Registrar

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