Authority: Supreme Court of India (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta, in chambers)

Order Date: 12-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: P.V. Kalyanasundaram & Anr.
  • Respondents: Sree Rajendra Mills Ltd. & Ors.
  • Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.27429‑27430/2023 were called for hearing on 12‑Aug‑2026.
  • During pendency, Respondent No.5 passed away; Respondent No.3 is the father of the deceased Respondent No.5.
  • Counsel for the petitioner informed the counsel of Respondent No.3 of the death, but the death certificate of Respondent No.5 has not been produced.

Final Outcome

  • The name of Respondent No.5 is deleted from the array of parties.
  • Respondent No.3 is granted liberty to place on record the death certificate and any application of legal representatives of Respondent No.5, if any, within four weeks from the date of the order.
  • An amended memo of parties must be filed within one week.
  • The Court Master is directed to proceed with the case.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Court Order