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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 48811
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
V. Lakshminarayanan, J
Renganathan – Appellant
Versus
Violate Archana – Respondent
C.R.P.(MD).No.2693 of 2025
For the Appellants/Petitioners: S. Abuthaheer
The High Court may exercise supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution to direct the expedited disposal of pending judicial proceedings in subordinate courts based on the court's calendar and anticipated timelines.
Headnote:The petitioner filed a civil revision petition under Art. 227 of the Constitution of India seeking an expedited trial in a pending matrimonial matter. The court records the report submitted by the lower court judge, who committed to disposing of the pending proceeding within a specific timeframe. The court finding indicates no further intervention is required other than setting a timeline for disposal. The main issue is whether the High Court should exercise its supervisory jurisdiction to direct the expedited disposal of a pending family court matter. The ratio decidendi is based on judicial economy and the necessity to ensure timely justice in matrimonial disputes, aligning with the report provided by the presiding officer of the court below. The civil revision petition is disposed of with a direction to the trial court to conclude the proceedings within the stipulated time frame.
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| 1. high court direction for expedited disposal of family court proceedings. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
PRAYER: Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, to direct to expedite the petition in H.M.O.P.No.113 of 2023 on the file of the Family Court, Uthamapalayam, by allowing this civil revision petition.
ORDER
This Civil Revision Petition seeks for expeditious disposal of H.M.O.P.No.113 of 2023 pending on the file of the Family Court, Uthamapalayam.
2. When the matter came up on 28.04.2026, I called for a report from the learned Judge, Family Court, Uthamapalayam. The learned Subordinate Judge, Uthamapalayam, has sent a report dated 08.05.2026 stating that he will dispose of H.M.O.P.No.113 of 2023 within a period of two months.
Consequently, the learned Judge is requested to dispose of H.M.O.P.No.113 of 2023 within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. With the above direction, this Civil Revision Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
