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- Appeal against the order of the High Court dismissing the application for substitution of legal representatives. - Dispute regarding the dates of death of the deceased appellants. - Consideration of condoning the delay in filing the application for substitution. - Adjudication on merit and justice in the case. Analysis: The judgment in question involves an appeal where the appellants challenged the High Court's order dismissing their application for substitution of legal representatives, leading to the dismissal of the first appeal due to the absence of legal representatives of certain appellants. The case revolved around descendants of a family who had separated, and a partition suit was filed by one branch against the other. The appellants sought to bring on record the legal representatives of deceased appellants, facing opposition from the respondents regarding the dates of death of the deceased appellants. The High Court had refused the application for substitution based on the respondents' contentions and the lack of a rejoinder from the appellants. However, the Supreme Court, after careful consideration, found that the delay in filing the application for substitution should have been condoned in the interest of justice. The Court noted that all contesting parties were on record, and the deceased appellants were brought in as legal representatives of the deceased appellant No.1. The Court emphasized the need for adjudication on merit and justice, considering the long litigation history since 1974. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, permitting the application for substitution of legal representatives of the deceased appellants. The Court set aside any abatement, if present, and ordered the appellants to pay a cost to the respondents. The judgment highlighted the importance of ensuring justice and fairness in the legal process, especially in cases involving complex family disputes and succession matters.
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