Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Appeal No. 10698/2011 filed by Shamlal Kanhayyalal Khandelal Daramshala Registered Public Trust & Anr against the estate of the late Sitaram Narayandas (deceased) and others, seeking substitution of parties and condonation of delay in filing the substitution application.
  • Hearing conducted on 29‑07‑2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli (in chamber). Counsel for appellant included Mr. Satyajit A. Desai, Mr. Sachin Singh, Mr. Pratik Kumar Singh, Mr. Shashank Upadhyay and AOR Ms. Anagha S. Desai. Counsel for respondents included Mr. Amarjit Singh Bedi (AOR), Mr. Hersh Desai, Ms. Shwetal Shehpal, Mr. Aditya Khanna, Mr. Shashank Agarwal and AOR Mr. Chander Shekhar Ashri.
  • The application pertained to substitution of legal representatives of the deceased respondent and sought permission for the delay incurred.

Observations / Findings

1. The court noted, based on the office report, that legal representatives (LRs) numbered 1.2.2 to 1.2.4 of respondent No. 1.2 (Sitaram Nagarmal Agrawal) have been duly served.

2. Legal heir identified as 1.2.1 was served through a public notice publication; a specific affidavit confirming service was also filed.

3. Mr. Shashank Agarwal effected an online appearance on behalf of the heirs of the deceased; the signature on the appearance was recorded as “Not Verified”.

4. The court directed the registry office to process the matter in accordance with the applicable procedural rules.

Final Outcome

  • The matter is to be processed by the office as per the established rules, with the order digitally signed by Court Master (SH) and Court Master (NSH) on 01‑08‑2026, and signed by Rashi Gupta.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Trust Litigation