Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Prabandhkarini Committee Digambar Jain Atishya and Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 23209‑23210/2026 against the impugned final judgment dated 20‑02‑2026 of the Rajasthan High Court (SBCMA Nos. 611/1995 and 575/1995).
- Respondent: Shrimati Laxmi Devi (deceased) and her legal heirs (Respondents 2 and 3) were parties to the original proceedings.
- The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran on 03‑08‑2026, with counsel listed for both sides.
Final Outcome
- The Court recorded that Respondent No.1, Shrimati Laxmi Devi, has expired.
- The legal heirs (Respondents 2 and 3) are already on record; the AOR for the other respondents accepted and waived formal notice on their behalf.
- The cause title shall be amended to reflect the death of Respondent No.1.
- The matter is posted for further hearing on 02‑09‑2026.
- An interim order to continue the proceedings was issued.
Topics: Judicial Proceedings, Succession