Shamlal Trust Secures Substitution Order, Supreme Court

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 29-07-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant – Shamlal Kanhayyalal Khandelal Dharmashala Registered Public Trust & Anr.; Respondent – Sitaram Narayandas (deceased) through legal representatives (LRs) and others.
• Applications: IA No. 8508/2020 seeking substitution of parties; IA No. 27564/2020 seeking condonation of delay in filing the substitution application.
• Proceedings: Heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli in chamber on 29 July 2026. Counsel for both sides listed.
• Service: Legal representatives 1.2.2 to 1.2.4 of respondent served; legal heir 1.2.1 served by publication with affidavit.
• Appearance: Mr. Shashank Agarwal caused online appearance on behalf of the heirs of the deceased.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the substitution application (IA No. 27564/2020).
• The substitution application (IA No. 8508/2020) was allowed, permitting replacement of the deceased respondents.
• The Court directed the court office to process the matter in accordance with the applicable rules.

Topics: Substitution Order, Legal Heir Service