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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
T.V. Thamilselvi, J
P.V. Thendralvanan – Appellant
Versus
G. Vijayakumar – Respondent
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| 1. overview of the petition, the nature of the proceedings, and the statutory framework regarding witness cross-examination. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. necessity for judicial discretion in permitting cross-examination to uphold the summary nature of tenancy litigation. (Para 4) |
ORDER
This Civil Revision Petition has been filed seeking to set aside the order dated 23.03.2026 passed in R.L.T.O.P. No. 4 of 2024 on the file of the z District Munsif Court, Sriperumbudur, and consequently, to direct the court below to post the matter for final arguments.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner filed R.L.T.O.P. No. 4 of 2024 seeking recovery of possession of the leased premises. It is contended that under the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act'), cross-examination of witnesses is not a matter of right but is subject to the discretion of the Court upon a choosing of sufficient cause. However, the Trial Court erred in routinely posting the matter for the cross-examination of P.W.1, and the impugned order is liable to be set aside.
3. A perusal of the e-Court status an
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