P. Thangaraj vs. P. K. Natarajan (Died ) Through Lrs
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.
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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
Second Appeal (SA-50-2017) filed in High Court, Tamil Nadu.
High Court of Tamil Nadu passed an order in SA-50-2017.
Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19874/2023 filed in Supreme Court.
Registrar Court hearing, directions issued for counter affidavit and notice.
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.
- Emphasis on Due Process
- Strict Adherence to Procedure
- Expeditious Disposal of Case (Procedural Steps)
Impugned Orders
Specific Directions
- 1.Four weeks time, is granted to respondent nos.1 to 4 to file counter affidavit.
- 2.Two weeks time, is granted to Ld. counsel for petitioner, to take fresh steps to issue notice to respondent no.5.
- 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.
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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