S. Kalaimamani vs DS.S. Sudhakaran - Art. 227 Constitution- CPC Remedy

Constitution of India - Article 227 ; Code of Civil Procedure 1908 - Section 96-When an appeal could have been filed before the High Court under Section 96 CPC, the High Court ought not to have exercised its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution of India- Where a remedy lies under CPC, the High Court must desist from exercising powers under Article 227 of the Constitution. (Para 5)

Case Info

  • Case name: S. Kalaimamani & Ors. v. DS.S. Sudhakaran & Ors.
  • Neutral citation: Civil Appeal No. 12251/2025 (Supreme Court of India)
  • Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra; Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti
  • Judgment date: 27-11-2025 (New Delhi)

Caselaws and Citations

  • Virudhunagar Hindu Nadargal Dharma Paribalana Sabai v. Tuticorin Educational Society, (2019) 9 SCC 538
  • Mohd. Ali v. V. Jaya, (2022) 10 SCC 477

Statutes/Laws Referred

  • Article 227 of the Constitution of India (supervisory jurisdiction)
  • Section 96 CPC (appeals from original decrees)
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (general reference)