Authority: Supreme Court of India (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, in Chamber)

Order Date: 17 October 2026 (order signed); Hearing date 16 October 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 3535/2024 filed by YALLAPPA against YALLAVVA & ORS.
  • Several interim applications were pending:
  • IA No.21247/2025 – request for condonation of delay in filing application for setting aside the abatement.
  • IA No.21248/2025 – application for setting aside the abatement order.
  • IA No.168525/2024 – application for substitution of parties.
  • IA No.151714/2026 – request to withdraw application for deletion of respondent No.7 and liberty to file fresh application.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Abha R. Sharma, AOR Mr. Saurabh Singh, Adv. Ms. Arunima Shrivastava, Adv. Mr. Gagandeep Mudgal.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Anil C. Nishani, Adv. Mr. Vishwesh R. Murnal, Adv. Mr. Bedsur, Adv. Mr. Kushal U, M/s Krishna & Nishani Law Chambers, AOR Ms. Mrinal Gopal Elker.

Order Details

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing the application for substitution (IA Nos.21247/2025, 21248/2025, 168525/2024).
  • The abatement order is set aside.
  • The application for substitution is allowed, and the cause title shall be amended accordingly.
  • IA No.151714/2026, seeking withdrawal of the application to delete respondent No.7, is dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty granted to file a fresh application.

Final Outcome

  • Abatement is nullified; substitution of parties is permitted; case title will be revised; petitioner may re‑file the deletion application if desired.

Topics: Legal Judgment, Court Procedure, Party Substitution