Sornam .K v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement of writ petition on death of petitioner during pendency; dismissal as abated with no order as to costs; writ of certiorarified mandamus under Article 226; challenge to District Collector's order e.f.(rp5)/3600/2022 dated 29.09.2022 confirming Tribunal order under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act; sought cancellation of settlement deed Doc.No.10134/2012 dated 24.12.2022 in favour of K. Senthilkumar before Sub-Registrar, Madurai South Joint-1; Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; single-judge coram M. Dhandapani; parties K. Sornam (deceased petitioner) v. District Collector Madurai, RDO/Tribunal Melur, Sub-Registrar, K. Senthilkumar; no cases cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Recording learned counsel's submission that the petitioner passed away during the pendency of the Writ Petition, this Court dismissed the Writ Petition as abated, with no order as to costs.