Vinod Kumar Devji Karani v. Devendra Hirabhai Malbari

9. IA 7663-25 in MPT 92-23.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

TESTAMENTARY AND INSTATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 7663 OF 2025 IN MISCELLANEOUS PETITION NO. 92 OF 2023 Vinod Kumar Devji Karani ...Applicant Vs.

Devendra Hirabhai Malbari

...Respondent(deceased)

Vs.

Meenu Dimple Savla ...Proposed Respondent Ms. Dipti Nagda for the Petitioner.

CORAM

:

ABHAY AHUJA, J.

DATE :

12th JUNE, 2026 P.C. :

1.

This Interim Application seeks to bring on record the legal heir of the deceased Respondent after condoning the delay of 345 days. 2.

Ms. Nagda, learned Counsel appears for the Applicant/ Petitioner and submits that the delay had occurred in view of the failure on the Digitally signed by NIKITA YOGESH GADGIL Date:

2026.06.13 17:11:53 +0530 part of the Advocate of the Respondent to furnish the details of the NIKITA YOGESH GADGIL legal heir / representative of the of the deceased Respondent despite repeated requests and continued follow-up on the part of the Petitioner. 3.

Learned Counsel draws the attention of this Court to paragraphs 3 to 7 of the Interim Application and submits that this Court may condone the delay and allow the Application to bring the legal heir of Nikita Gadgil 1/2

9. IA 7663-25 in MPT 92-23.doc the deceased - Respondent on record.

4.

Having heard the learned Counsel and having perused the Application, with her assistance, I am of the view that sufficient cause has been made out for condoning the delay of 345 days, which is hereby condoned.

5.

The legal heir is permitted to be brought on record in place of the deceased Respondent as per Schedule at Exhibit - D. 6.

Let the amendment be carried out within a period of four weeks. 7.

The Interim Application accordingly stands allowed and disposed as above.

(ABHAY AHUJA, J.) Nikita Gadgil 2/2