Authority: Supreme Court of India (Bench: Justices Vikram Nath, Augustine George Masih, Sandeep Mehta)
Order Date: 23‑09‑2026
Case Overview
- Civil Appeal No. 2498 of 2026 filed by M/s Neelam Rubber Works (Petitioner) against Mrs. Parveen Anand and others (Respondents).
- The appeal involves the death of respondent No. 2, Nivedita Khullar, whose legal heirs were not originally parties.
- Several Interlocutory Applications were pending:
- IA No. 277223/2026 – Application for substitution of parties.
- IA No. 233673/2026 – Request for appropriate orders/directions.
- IA No. 277227/2026 – Condonation of delay in filing.
- IA No. 233675/2026 – Condonation of delay in filing substitution application.
Final Outcome
- The Court condoned the delay in filing IA Nos. 277227/2026 and 233675/2026.
- The substitution application (IA No. 277223/2026) was allowed; the legal heirs of the deceased respondent Nivedita Khullar are now brought on record.
- The cause‑title of the appeal will be amended to reflect the inclusion of these legal heirs.
- Notice issued on IA No. 233673/2026 for directions, returnable on 23‑10‑2026.
Topics: Civil Appeal, Procedural Orders