Shrikant Mehta (Since Deceased through Legal Heir) Krishna Shrikanth Mehta v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim application for substitution of legal heirs after death of applicant in a pending criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. Keywords: legal heirs brought on record, leave to prosecute appeal, deceased applicant Shrikant J. Mehta, applicant-wife Mrs. Krishna Shrikant Mehta, Criminal Appeal No. 304 of 2016, prayer clause (a) allowed, amendment of record within three weeks. Advocates: Pranav P. More for applicant; Vinod Chate, A.P.P., for the State of Maharashtra. Judges: A. S. Gadkari and Rajesh S. Patil. Order dated 29 July 2025.
What did the court decide?
Application allowed in terms of prayer clause (a): legal heirs of the deceased applicant brought on record and leave granted to continue prosecuting Criminal Appeal No. 304 of 2016; amendment of the Court's record and the A.P.P.'s copy directed within three weeks. ¶14