Dhondiram Narayan Halawe and Others. v. Pandurang Bhagwant Naik and Others.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition challenging Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal order was dismissed as abated. Court rejected applications for condonation of delay in substituting legal heirs due to inordinate delay and lack of satisfactory explanation. Held that the cause of action being joint and indivisible, death of any respondent causes total abatement.
What did the court decide?
Civil applications for condonation of delay rejected. Writ petition dismissed as abated against all respondents. Rule discharged.