M.Senthamarai v. R.Janakiraman

ORDER Aggrieved by the order passed by the trial Judge in I.A. No. 4 of 2025 in OS.No.3170 of 2021 before the IV Additional District City Civil Court, Chennai, defendants 1 and 2 have preferred this revision.

¶2Before the trial Court, the petitioners had filed applications to reopen the case, which were allowed in I.A. Nos. 2 and 3 of 2024. Thereafter, they filed an application in I.A. No. 4 of 2025 seeking to receive additional documents. However, the learned trial Judge dismissed the said application on the ground that it was filed only with an intention to delay the proceedings and that the petitioners ought to have filed the documents at the time of seeking reopening.

¶3It is seen that the trial has already commenced, the plaintiff's evidence has been completed, and the matter is now posted for the defendants' evidence. At this stage, the defendants sought to mark documents on their side, but the Court below failed to grant such opportunity.

¶4It is pertinent to note that the defendants' evidence has not yet commenced. At this stage, the defendants are entitled to produce all necessary documents to substantiate their defence. Denial of such opportunity would seriously prejudice their right to defend the case.

¶5Therefore, the reasons assigned by the learned trial Judge are erroneous and liable to be set aside.

¶6Accordingly, the order passed in I.A. No. 4 of 2025 in O.S.No.3170 of 2021, on the file of the IV Additional District City Civil Court, Chennai, is set aside. The said application is allowed. The defendants are directed to cooperate for the expeditious disposal of the case.

¶7This Civil Revision Petition is allowed. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 22-04-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes rri To

1.R.Janakiraman s/o.Late.P.Ramasamy, Old Door No.29, New Door No.79, Ellaiamman Koil Street, Vannanthurai, Adayar, Chennai 600 020

2.M/s Vijaya Bank presently known as M/s Bank of Baroda, Adyar Branch Door No.77, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600020.

¶3The IV Additional District Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai.

¶4The Section Officer, VR Section, High Court of Madras. T.V.THAMILSELVI J. rri

22-04-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI and CMP.No.10182 of 2026 1. M.Senthamarai W/o.Manoharan M, Plot No.6, G2, Ground Floor, Orandiamman Koil Steet, Aadhinath Avenue, Enclave, Velachery Chennai 600 042 2. M.Manoharan S/o Murugan No.E-117, 15th West Street, Kamaraj Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. R.Janakiraman s/o.Late.P.Ramasamy, Old Door No.29, New Door No.79, Ellaiamman Koil Street, Vannanthurai, Adayar, Chennai 600 020 2.M/s Vijaya Bank presently known as M/s Bank of Baroda, Adyar Branch Door No.77, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600020 Respondent(s) PRAYER Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India, prays to set aside the fair and decretal order dated 24.03.2026 in I.A.No.4 of 2025 in OS.No.3170 of 2021 before the IV Additional District City Civil Court, Chennai. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.V.Babu For Respondent(s):