Krishnamurthy Mudaliar (Died) v. Chellapappa
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay of 83 days; abatement set aside following death of appellant in Second Appeal S.A.No.1048 of 2008; legal heirs (respondents 7 to 11) brought on record; petitioner admitted as second appellant; Registry directed to amend; impleadment without prejudice to contesting respondents' rights regarding the Will executed by the deceased appellant; no counter affidavit filed; Madras High Court; order dated 29.10.2025.
What did the court decide?
All three miscellaneous petitions allowed: delay of 83 days condoned; abatement set aside; petitioner brought on record as second appellant and respondent Nos.7 to 11 brought on record as legal heirs of the deceased appellant; Registry directed to carry out the amendment, without prejudice to the rights of the contesting respondents in the main appeal with regard to the Will said to have been executed by the deceased appellant.