Ruchika Kamlesh Jaiswal and Others v. Bhagwan Sharad Joshi and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Administrative order, Aurangabad Bench of Bombay High Court, dated 04.01.2024, in Civil Application No. 9559 of 2023 arising in WP/9256/2022. Applicants Ruchika Kamlesh Jaiswal and others sought impleadment/substitution of the legal heirs of deceased respondent no.8 (Bhagwan Sharad Joshi and others). Death recorded via bailiff's report; earlier order dated 20.02.2023 granted time to take steps. Heirs served but unrepresented; no objection. Court permitted heirs on record, directed amendment within two weeks, and disposed of the application. Keywords: legal heirs, deceased respondent, bring on record, amendment, civil application disposed, no costs, no quantum involved. No statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Legal heirs of deceased respondent no.8 permitted to be brought on record; amendment to be carried out within two weeks.