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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 19475
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
T.R.RAVI, J
JAMAL – Appellant
Versus
MAHESH – Respondent
OP(C) NO. 809 OF 2026
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SMT.M.A.VAHEEDA BABU, SRI.BABU KARUKAPADATH, SMT.ARYA RAGHUNATH, SHRI.KARUKAPADATH WAZIM BABU, SMT.P.LAKSHMI, SMT.AYSHA E.M., SHRI.HASHIM K.M., SHRI.ABUASIL A.K., SMT.HANIYA NAFIZA V.S., SHRI.M.I.INSAF MOOPPAN, SHRI.RISHI VINCENT, SHRI.MANU KRISHNA S.K.
For the Respondents: SHRI.SHAJI CHIRAYATH, SMT.JIJI M. VARKEY, SMT.M.K.SAFEELA BEEVI, SMT.SAVITHA GANAPATHIYATAN, SRI.M.M.SHAJAHAN
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SMT.M.A.VAHEEDA BABU, SRI.BABU KARUKAPADATH, SMT.ARYA RAGHUNATH, SHRI.KARUKAPADATH WAZIM BABU, SMT.P.LAKSHMI, SMT.AYSHA E.M., SHRI.HASHIM K.M., SHRI.ABUASIL A.K., SMT.HANIYA NAFIZA V.S., SHRI.M.I.INSAF MOOPPAN, SHRI.RISHI VINCENT, SHRI.MANU KRISHNA S.K.
For the Respondents: SHRI.SHAJI CHIRAYATH, SMT.JIJI M. VARKEY, SMT.M.K.SAFEELA BEEVI, SMT.SAVITHA GANAPATHIYATAN, SRI.M.M.SHAJAHAN
Timely access to legal documents is essential for effective legal proceedings in election petitions.
Headnote:This original petition addresses the delay in issuing a certified copy of the order in I.A.No.3 of 2026, invoking relevant Civil Rules of Practice. The petitioner sought additional time to contest the order, which the court granted, extending interim orders to March 23, 2026. The main issues revolved around procedural comfort in election petitions, focusing on timely access to legal documents. The court's decision allows the petitioner to prepare adequately for any challenges summarized from the proceedings. The application is thus closed with the stipulated extensions.
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| 1. complaint regarding delay in issuing certified copies. (Para 1) |
| 2. court allows time extension for challenging order. (Para 2) |
JUDGMENT
This original petition has been filed complaining that certified copy of the order in I.A.No.3 of 2026 had not yet been issued.
2. When the case is taken up today, it is submitted that a copy has been received. The counsel prayed for a breathing time to challenge the order. This original petition is closed, extending the interim order till 23.03.2026.
Sd/-
T.R.RAVI JUDGE
