Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 29 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 4290/2021 filed by SONBA against the State of Maharashtra & others.
  • Hearing held on 23 July 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan (in chamber).
  • Interlocutory Applications numbered 58851/2024, 58853/2024 and 58854/2024 were pending, relating to service of legal representatives of deceased respondents Nos. 3 and 4 and substitution of counsel.

Court Findings & Directions

  • Service is complete upon all proposed legal representatives of deceased respondents Nos. 3 and 4.
  • Delay in filing the application for setting aside the abatement is condoned.
  • The abatement is set aside.
  • All Interlocutory Applications are allowed.
  • The application for substitution of legal representatives is allowed as prayed.
  • Cause title to be amended accordingly.
  • Office directed to proceed further with the matter.

Final Outcome

  • Abatement is nullified, substitution of counsel approved, cause title to be revised, and the case to move forward as per the court’s instructions.

Topics: Court Order, Legal Proceedings, Substitution of Counsel