Shiv Lal v. Smt. Sarojni Devi and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay in filing substitution application allowed, cause shown in supporting affidavit held sufficient, after death of appellant (expired 30.11.2025); legal heirs substituted in place of deceased appellant in pending second appeal, Office to carry out substitution within a week; abatement application permitted to be withdrawn; appeal listed 11.08.2026; Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench; Prashant Kumar, J.; Shiv Lal v. Smt. Sarojni Devi; Second Appeal Defective No. 36 of 2025; no statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Delay in filing the substitution application condoned; legal heirs of the deceased appellant substituted in the array of parties (necessary substitution to be incorporated within a week); abatement application permitted to be withdrawn; appeal listed on 11.08.2026. ¶¶12