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SMT SAMALAMARY v. M/S MALABAR CRYSTALS AND DIAMONDS PRIVATE LIMITED

WP No. 8421 of 2025ANANT RAMANATH HEGDE2 min read

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Key paragraphs

  • Para 44. Under the circumstances, Writ Petition stands disposed of directing both the parties to co-operate for early disposal.

Judgment

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANANT RAMANATH HEGDE WRIT PETITION NO. 8421 OF 2025 (L-RES) BETWEEN: SMT SAMALAMARY, WIFE OF LATE DAVID ANTHONY, AGED ABOUT 67 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO. 128, 4TH CROSS, N M GARDEN, BABUSAPALYA, BANGALORE - 560043. (BY SMT USHA REDDY K P, ADVOCATE) AND: …PETITIONER

1.

M/S MALABAR CRYSTALS AND DIAMONDS PRIVATE LIMITED, (REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013) 16/501, M MONTANA ESTATE, PAIGOTTUPURAM, PERINGOLAM (PO) CALICUT, KOZHIKODE, KERALA - 673571, HAVING ONE ITS OFFICE AT NO.13/1, (OLD NO. 329) 15TH CROSS, 9TH MAIN, 2ND BLOCK, JAYANAGAR, BANGALORE - 560011, REPRESENTED BY ITS DEPUTY STORE MANAGER AND AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY, MR JAVID.

2.

MR SRINIVASAN E, SON OF ELUMALAI, PROPRIETOR OF M/S EK SIGNS, NO.60 H M MAIN ROAD, TRINITY BLOSSOM, JANAKIRAM LAYOUT, BANGALORE - 560043. (BY SRI JOSHUA HUDSON SAMUEL, ADVOCATE FOR R1, SRI N DEVARAJ, ADVOCATE FOR R2) …RESPONDENTS Digitally signed by C HONNUR SAB Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - NC: 2025:KHC:27411 WP No. 8421 of 2025 HC-KAR THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS UNDER ARTICLE 227 OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION DIRECTING THE HON'BLE COURT OF CHIEF JUDGE, COURT OF SMALL CAUSES (SCCH-03) TO DISPOSE OF THE E.C.A NO. 94/2023 WITHIN A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. THE CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE E.C.A.NO.94/23 IS HEREWITH ANNEXED-C COLLY. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARINGIN 'B' GROUP THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANANT RAMANATH HEGDE ORAL ORDER Writ Petition is filed with a prayer to direct the City Civil Court, Bengaluru to expedite the hearing in E.C.A. No.94/2023.

2. It is submitted that the claim is arising on account of the death of a workman. It is submitted that the mother of the deceased is also aged and has no source of income to sustain the livelihood.

3.

Learned counsel appearing the principal employer submits that he has already deposited the amount. Though the petition of this nature is not tenable, learned counsel for the respondent submits that the respondent will - 3 - NC: 2025:KHC:27411 WP No. 8421 of 2025 HC-KAR extend co-operation in disposal of the matter before the City Civil Court, Bengaluru.

4.

Under the circumstances, Writ Petition stands disposed of directing both the parties to co-operate for early disposal.

5.

It is made clear that nothing is expressed on the merits of the matter. Sd/- (ANANT RAMANATH HEGDE) JUDGE BRN List No.: 1 Sl No.: 95

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