Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 31 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant A. Jagadeesan (plaintiff) vs respondents including the deceased A. Srinivasan, his heirs (R1‑R4), Mrs. A. Amutha, Mrs. A. Selvi, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, and the proposed respondents R5‑R7 (legal heirs of the deceased).
- The applications (A Nos. 3299‑3301 of 2026) sought permission to bring respondents 5, 6 and 7 on record as legal representatives/heirs of the deceased defendant in suit C.S. No. 85 of 2024 and related applications O.A. No. 656 of 2026 and A. No. 2754 of 2026.
- Counsel for the applicant indicated no objection from the other parties and submitted endorsements.
- An affidavit supporting the applications was filed, outlining the reasons for inclusion of the heirs.
Final Outcome
- The court, after considering the affidavit and the lack of objection, allowed the applications, permitting respondents 5, 6 and 7 to be recorded as legal representatives/heirs of the deceased defendant.
Topics: Legal Representation, Court Order