Kamaladevi Widow of Kulathurai Kuvarajaseen vs. Sribaskaran Sivanantham – RII/13/2020-2022

In the case between Kamaladevi, Widow of Kulathurai Kuvarajaseen (Plaintiff), and Sribaskaran Sivanantham (Defendant), the court addressed whether the Defendant was entitled to restitution (Restitutio-in-Integrum) or revision, seeking to set aside the District Court’s order for eviction on grounds including alleged deprivation of the right to be heard, pandemic-related absence, and ill-health. The findings established that the Defendant failed to substantiate these claims, particularly due to non-disclosure regarding available legal representation and lack of candor, including the non-utilization of a Power of Attorney. The principles of sufficient service on registered attorneys and the extraordinary nature of restitution and revision were emphasized. It was determined that the Defendant’