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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 19117

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
Evangeline Radhika – Appellant
Versus
The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation – Respondent
WMP NO. 3494 & 3496 OF 2022



Important Points

A writ petition can be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner fails to appear and show interest in the case.

Subject

Administrative Law - Writ Petitions

Headnote

The judgment discusses a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, challenging a death certificate issuance by the Registrar of Births and Deaths. The court found the petitioner had no representation and thus dismissed the petition for non-prosecution. The primary issue revolved around the petitioner’s interest in pursuing the case, leading to the final ruling.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.G.V.Sridharan
For the Respondents: MS.P.T.Ramadevi, St.counsel for R1 & 2 R3 – No appearance

Table of Content
1. writ petition filed challenging an order from the registrar. (Para 1)
2. lack of representation from the petitioner. (Para 2 , 3)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned order dated

26.01.2022 passed by 2nd respondent.

2. On perusal of records, it appears that this matter has already been posted for hearing on 02.03.2026, however, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, today, this case is listed under the caption “For Dismissal”.

3. Today also, there is no representation for the petitioner, which shows that the petitioner has no interest to prosecute the present case. Hence, this Court is inclined to dismiss this petition.

4. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.

Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed.

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