Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (IA No.336917/2025) filed by M/S Chandler and Price (India) Pvt. Ltd. against Maria Zoraida Sarojini Da Piedade Vas & Ors.
- The matter arose from an impugned final judgment dated 16‑10‑2025 in CRA No.596/2025 passed by the High Court of Bombay at Goa.
- During the hearing on 13‑07‑2026, respondent No.8, Francisco Adolfo Alcandra Vas, was reported deceased.
- Counsel for respondents identified the legal heirs of the deceased as Dr. Ana Maria Vas, Mr. Sunil D'Cunha, Dr. Rudolf Vas, and Mrs. Bricy Mathias Vas.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered that the names of the four legal heirs be entered into the memo of parties within three days.
- Notices are to be issued to the newly added respondents, and service may be effected through dasti mode.
- The matter is posted for further hearing on 23 July 2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Party Substitution