Court Deletes Deceased Respondents – J&J Associates

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 05-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: M/S J AND J ASSOCIATES.
• Respondents: Leena Chhaban Tonde and others, including respondent No.4E Sushma Vitthal Chinchwade and respondent No.8 Shusha Vitthalrao Chinwade.
• Petitions filed: S.L.P (C) No.16839/2024 and S.L.P (C) No.19517/2024 seeking special leave to appeal.
• The petitions sought deletion of respondents who had died leaving no legal representatives.

Final Outcome

1. The Court allowed deletion of respondent No.4E (Sushma Vitthal Chinchwade) as she has expired and left no legal representative, at the risk and peril of the petitioner.

2. The Court also deleted respondent No.8 (Shusha Vitthalrao Chinwade) for the same reason.

3. The Registry is directed to amend the cause title accordingly for both deletions.

4. Service of notice on respondents Nos.5 to 7, 12 and 13 was found incomplete.

5. Fresh steps for service on the aforementioned respondents must be taken within six (06) weeks.

6. Upon completion of service, the Registry is directed to proceed further as per the applicable rules.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Court Order