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