Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad

Order Date: 23/09/2026

Case Overview

  • The appeal is Criminal Appeal No. 565 of 2010, filed by Tata Chemicals Limited (through Mahesh S. Iyer) against Ramniklal V. Joshi and another respondent.
  • The matter was heard before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Hemant M. Prachchak.
  • During pendency, respondent Ramniklal V. Joshi died on 25 December 2024; death certificate was submitted by respondents' counsel.
  • The appeal was directed solely against Ramniklal; with his death, the claim against him could not continue.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held that the appeal against the sole deceased respondent is abated.
  • Accordingly, the appeal is disposed of as abated.

Topics: Legal, Corporate Litigation