P. Thangaraj vs. P. K. Natarajan (Died ) Through Lrs
AI Summary
The Supreme Court of India has granted leave in a Special Leave Petition, effectively admitting the case for a full hearing as a Civil Appeal. This decision ensures the continuity of an existing interim order, significantly impacting the ongoing legal dispute that originated from a Madras High Court judgment.
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Brief Facts Summary
This order concerns Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19874/2023, filed against the final judgment and order dated 23-12-2022 of the High Court of Judicature at Madras in SA No. 50/2017. The Supreme Court, on March 26, 2025, granted leave in the matter, thereby admitting it as a Civil Appeal. The Court also directed that the interim order previously issued on August 28, 2023, shall remain in effect until subsequent orders.
Timeline of Events
Second Appeal (SA No. 50/2017) filed in High Court of Judicature at Madras.
Final judgment and order passed by High Court of Judicature at Madras in SA No. 50/2017 (impugned order).
Special Leave Petition (C) No. 19874/2023 filed in the Supreme Court.
An interim order was passed by the Supreme Court in the SLP.
Supreme Court heard the petition, granted leave, and ordered the continuation of the interim order.
Key Factual Findings
The petition merits conversion into a Civil Appeal for a full hearing.
Source: Current Court Finding
An interim order was issued on 28.08.2023, which should remain in force.
Source: Current Court Finding
Primary Legal Issues
Court's Reasoning
The Supreme Court granted leave, implying that the petition raised substantial questions of law or facts, or that there were significant grounds to re-examine the High Court's decision, making it fit for conversion into a full Civil Appeal. The decision to continue the interim order indicates the Court's intent to maintain the status quo during the pendency of the appeal.
- Emphasis on Due Process
- Preservation of Status Quo
Impugned Orders
Specific Directions
- 1.Leave granted.
- 2.Interim order dated 28.08.2023 shall continue until further orders.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This order is procedural, granting leave and continuing an interim order, rather than laying down a new principle of law. It is specific to the facts and progress of this particular case.
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Order Issued After Hearing
Purpose:
Fixed Date by Court
Before:
Hon'ble M.M. Sundresh, Hon'ble Rajesh Bindal
Stage:
AFTER NOTICE (FOR ADMISSION) - CIVIL CASES
Remarks:
Leave Granted / Rule NISI / Appeal Admitted, Stay/Status quo [interim order to continue]
Listed On:
26 Mar 2025
In:
Judge
Category:
UNKNOWN
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Order Text
ITEM NO.37 COURT NO.8 SECTION XII
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 19874/2023
[Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 23-12-2022 in SA No. 50/2017 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras]
P. THANGARAJ & ANR. Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
P.K. NATARAJAN (DIED ) THROUGH LRS & ANR. Respondent(s)
Date : 26-03-2025 This petition was called on for hearing today.
CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BINDAL
- For Petitioner(s) Mr. S. Nagamuthu, Sr. Adv. Mr. M.p. Parthiban, AOR Mr. Ankur Prakash, Adv. Mrs. Priyanka Singh, Adv. Mr. Bilal Mansoor, Adv. Mr. Shreyas Kaushal, Adv. Mr. S. Geyolin Selvam, Adv. Mr. Alagiri K, Adv.
- For Respondent(s) Mr. Gaurav Agarwal, Sr. Adv. Ms. R. Shase, AOR Mr. Sibi Kargil, Adv.
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R
Leave granted.
Interim order dated 28.08.2023, shall continue until
further orders.
(SWETA BALODI) (POONAM VAID)
ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
