Indore Development Authority Secures Substitution Order

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Indore Development Authority (Petitioner) vs Malwa Khandsari Sugar Mill and Ors. (Respondent)
• SLP(C) Nos. 16620‑16621/2015, 16860/2015, 16861/2015, 33809/2016.
• Interim Applications: IA Nos. 3786/2024 (bring legal heirs on record), 3787/2024 (condonation of delay for substitution), 3782/2024 (setting aside abatement), 3784/2024 (condonation of delay in setting aside abatement).
• Hearing held on 25‑08‑2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva (in chamber). Counsel for respondent objected to allowing applications.

Final Outcome

• Court condoned delay in filing applications for setting aside abatement and substitution.
• Abatement was set aside.
• Application for substitution to bring legal heirs of deceased respondent No. 1 was allowed.
• All four IA numbers disposed.
• Parties directed to file amended memorandum of parties within two weeks.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Substitution Order