K.Veeramani v. Gogul Nath @ Gogul Gandhi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI AND CMP NO. 6495 OF 2026,CRP NO. 1335 OF 2026,CMP NO. 6505 OF 2026

¶1K.Veeramani S/o. Krishnaraj, No.45, Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Muthiraipalayam, Puducherry-605 009. Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1Gogul Nath @ Gogul Gandhi S/o. Martin, No.6, Subbammal Glovis Street, Nethaji Nagar, Uppalam, Puducherry-605 001.

2.Iruthayarasu Zheel S/o.Martin, No.35 Tippu Sahib Street, Puducherry 605 001.

3.Murugan S/o.Dhanapal, No.11 Thirivalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605

009.

4.Rajalakshmi W/o.Murugan, No.11 Thirivalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605

009.

5.Rajinishkumar S/o.Murugan, No.11 Thirivalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605

009.

6.Baskar S/o.Ramadoss, No.45 Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

7.Mahalakshmi W/o.Baskar, No.45 Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

8.Padhma W/o.Ramadoss, No.45 Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

9.Devi Alias Janaki W/o.Govindan, No.25 Vallalar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

10.Nagammal W/o.Selvaraju, No.07 , Thiruvalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605

009.

11.Karthikeyan S/o.Selvaraju, No.07 Thiruvalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605

009.

12.Shanmugam S/o.Sivaraman, No.05 Kamarajar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605

¶009Respondent(s) CRP No. 1335 of 2026

¶1K.Veeramani S/o. Krishnaraj, No.45, Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Muthiraipalayam, Puducherry-605 009. Appellant(s) Vs

¶1Gogul Nath @ Gogul Gandhi S/o. Martin, No.6, Subbammal Glovis Street, Nethaji Nagar Uppalam, Puducherry-605 001.

2.Iruthayarasu Zheel S/o.Martin, No.35 Tippu Sahib Street, Puducherry 605

001.

3.Murugan S/o.Dhanapal, No.11 Thirivalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

4.Rajalakshmi W/o.Murugan, No.11 Thirivalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

5.Rajinishkumar S/o.Murugan, No.11 Thirivalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

6.Baskar S/o.Ramadoss, No.45 Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

7.Mahalakshmi W/o.Baskar, No.45 Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

8.Padhma W/o.Ramadoss, No.45 Bharathi Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

9.Devi Alias Janaki W/o.Govindan, No.25 Vallalar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

10.Nagammal W/o.Selvaraju, No.07 , Thiruvalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

11.Karthikeyan S/o.Selvaraju, No.07 Thiruvalluvar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009.

12.Shanmugam S/o.Sivaraman, No.05 Kamarajar Street, Seran Nagar, Puducherry 605 009. Respondent(s) PRAYER To set aside against the common order dated 25-08-2025 in IA.No.4 of 2025 in OS.No.38 of 2024 on the file of the Learned Prl.Dist.Judge at Puducherry by allowing above Revision Petition. CRP No. 1335 of 2026 PRAYER To set aside against the common order dated 25-08-2025 in IA.No.5 of 2025 in IA.No.3 of 2024 in OS.No.38 of 2024 on the file of the Learned Prl.Dist.Judge at Puducherry by allowing above Revision Petition. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Prakash Adiapadam For Respondent(s): COMMON ORDER These Civil Revision Petitions have been filed seeking to set aside against the common order dated 25-08-2025 in I.A.No.4 & 5 of 2025 in OS.No.38 of 2024 on the file of the Learned Principal District Judge at Puducherry.

¶2The respondents filed I.A.No.4 of 2025 in OS.No.38 of 2024 on the file of the Learned Principal District Judge at Puducherry, under Order IX Rule 7 CPC seeking to set aside the exparte order dated 14.11.2024 and also filed IA.No.5 of 2025 in OS.No.38 of 2024 on the file of the Learned Principal District Judge at Puducherry, seeking to set aside the exparte order dated

14.11.2024 in I.A No. 3 of 2024 in OS No. 38 of 2024 and also filed IA.No.4 of 2025 in OS.No.38 of 2024 seeking to permit the 1st respondent as power agent of respondents 2 to 12. Upon hearing both sides, the Trial Court allowed the applications. Challenging the same, the petitioner filed this petitions.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the respondents have submitted before the Trial Court that they have not appeared due to severe liver related ailment suffered by the first defendant but they have not produced material evidence to that effect, without which the Trial Court allowed the application. Hence, he prays to allow this Civil Revision Petition.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner.

¶5On perusal of records it reveals that the petitioner/plaintiff has filed the suit against 12 respondents/defendants claiming damages for making scandalous allegations. But on the date of hearing, all the respondents were remained exparte but the said exparte order was set aside by the Trial Court. Admittedly, the respondents have stated that all the defendants were unwell so they were not appeared before the Court but to that effect they have not produced any medical records to prove the same. Therefore, the objection raised by the learned counsel for the petitioner is justifiable. However, it is the suit for claiming damages and the fair opportunities to be given to the respondents to submit their defence otherwise their valuable right will be defeated. However the Trial Court made observation that for 7 hearings they were remain absent. Taking note of the same, the defendants/respondents are instructed to cooperate for the trial proceedings. Further, the Trial Court is directed to complete the Trial within a period of 6 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6This civil revision petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 25-03-2026 pbl Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

¶1The Dist.Judge at Puducherry.

¶2The Section Officer, V.R.Section, High Court, Madras. CRPeNo.e1332eofe2026 T.V.THAMILSELVIoJ. pbl CRPoNo.o1332oofo2026 ANDoCMPoNO.o6495oOFo 2026,CRPoNO.o1335oOFo 2026,CMPoNO.o6505oOFo 2026 25-03-2026 7e/e7