Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 29-08-2026
Case Overview
- Appeal: Civil Appeal No. 3055/2019 (also listed as C.A. No. 3112/2019 (XII‑B)) titled Secretary Corporate Office vs. NLC India Ltd (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd) and respondents Mrs. Loganayagi & others.
- Hearing held on 25‑08‑2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli (in chamber).
- Counsel for appellant: Mr. Anil Nag (Advocate on Record). Counsel for respondents: Ms. Jyoti Parasher, Adv.; Mr. Saurabh Tiwari, Adv.; Mr. S. Rajappa, AOR; Mr. R Gowrishankar, Adv.; Ms. G Dhivyasri, Adv.; Mr. Sabarish Subramanian, AOR.
- Applications filed: IA No. 286817/2024 (application for substitution), IA No. 47628/2025 (condonation of delay in filing substitution), IA No. 47892/2025 (setting aside an abatement).
Order Details
- The Court, for reasons stated in the applications and supported by affidavits, condoned the delay in filing the substitution application (IA 47628/2025).
- The Court set aside the abatement (IA 47892/2025).
- Substitution to bring on record the legal representatives of deceased respondent No. 3 was allowed.
- The Office was directed to process the matter in accordance with the applicable rules.
Signature
- Digitally signed by Kanchan Chouhan, Senior Personal Assistant, Court Master (NSH) on 29‑08‑2026 at 12:38:55 IST.
- Also noted: Parveen Kumar Rawat, Senior Personal Assistant, Court Master (NSH) (mentioned in the order footer).
Final Outcome
- The substitution applications are accepted, the earlier abatement is nullified, and the case will proceed with the newly recorded legal representatives of the deceased respondent.
Topics: Court Order, Substitution of Parties, Procedural Relief