- 9 September 2021. Issue notice, returnable in four weeks. Learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner, on instructions from Mr. Vinodh Kanna B., Advocate-on Record, would submit that the finding of the High Court that respondent Nos. 1-12 did not receive compensation may not be correct; they have received compensation. The petit
- 4 January 2022. Service of notice is complete on respondent nos. 13 and 14, but no one has entered appearance on their behalf. `Four weeks time, as a last chance is granted to respondent nos. 1 to 12 to file the counter affidavit.
- 11 March 2022. The matter stands adjourned by two weeks in terms of the letter circulated by the learned counsel for the petitioner. (NIDHI AHUJA) (RENU KAPOOR) AR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER
- 12 October 2022. Service of notice is complete. However, a letter has been received from Respondent no. 8 that respondent nos. 1, 11 and 12 have expired. However, on request of learned counsel for petitioner, details may be provided by learned counsel for respondents, so that application for substitution for bringing on record Lrs. of
- 24 November 2022. As per office report, Ld. Counsel for petitioner has not filed application for substitution to bring on record Lrs. Of deceased Respondent Nos. 1, 11 and 12. Ld. Counsel seeks time upto 30.11.2022 to file application for substitution to bring on record said Lrs. of deceased respondents, as necessary information has bee
- 14 December 2022. As per office report, Ld. Counsel for petitioner has filed an application for substitution to bring on record the Lrs. of deceased respondent Nos. 1, 11 and 12 which is defective. Ld. Counsel submits that he has already cured the defects.
- 4 January 2023. IA for substitution has been filed in respect of deceased respondent nos. 1, 11 and 12. Same is defective. Four weeks time, is granted to Ld. Counsel for petitioner to cure the defects. List again on 09.02.2023.
- 9 February 2023. The application for substitution filed by the petitioner in respect of deceased respondent nos. 1, 11 and 12 is defective. Two weeks time is granted, as a last chance to cure the defects.
- 28 March 2023. Petitioner has failed to cure the defects in the application for substitution filed in respect of respondent Nos.1, 11 and 12, though last chance was granted. Hence, the matter be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Judge-in-Chambers, for further directions.
- 14 August 2023. Learned counsel states that now the defects have been cured. If that were so, the Registry shall take steps for substitution of the LRs of the deceased respondent Nos.1, 11 and 12. Delay in filing the substitution application is condoned. of the defects.
- 20 September 2023. Two weeks time, is granted to Ld. Counsel for petitioner to file spare copies in respect of Lrs. of deceased Respondent Nos. 1, 11 and 12 for issuance of notice. List again on 21.11.2023.
- 21 November 2023. Respondent Nos.2 to 10 have already filed the counter affidavit. Despite service of notice on respondent Nos. 1.1, 1.3 & 1.4, 11.1 to 11.4, 12.1 to 12.3, 13 & 14, there is no appearance on their behalf.
- 22 January 2024. Respondent Nos.2 to 10 have already filed the counter affidavit. Despite service of notice on respondent Nos.1.1, 1.3 & 1.4, 11.1 to 11.4, 12.1 to 12.3, 13 & 14, there is no appearance on their behalf.
- 5 April 2024. We record the statement of Mr. V. Balaji, learned counsel for the respondent, that the execution proceedings will not be proceeded with. On having recorded the statement, we grant leave and expedite the hearing.
- 13 December 2024. Respondent nos.2 to 10 are duly represented. Service is complete on respondent nos.1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 11.1 to 11.4, 12.1 to 12.3, 13 and 14, but none has entered appearance.
- 30 January 2025. Respondent Nos.2 to 10 are duly represented. Ld. Counsel for the appellant is granted four weeks' time, as last opportunity, to take appropriate steps in respect of deceased respondent Nos.1.2 and 11.5.
- 3 March 2025. Respondent nos.2 to 10 are duly represented. Counter affidavit, if any, be filed in the meantime. As per office report, ld. Counsel for the appellant has not taken appropriate steps in respect of deceased respondent nos.
- 27 March 2025. 1. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that on the grounds stated in the application, particularly, ground nos.2, 3 and 4 prays for deletion of respondent No.1.2, namely, Mrs. Sundarajothy and respondent No.11.5, namely, Mrs. Rakku from the array of the respondent
- 2 May 2025. Respondent Nos.2 to 10 are duly represented Service is complete on respondent Nos. 1.1, 1.3 & 1.4, 11.1, to 11.4, 12.1 to 12.3, 13 and 14 but none has entered appearance. Respondent Nos. 1.2 and 11.5 have been deleted from the array of parties in terms of Hon'ble Judge in Chambers' order dated 27.03.2025. Cause title h
- 20 March 2026. IA No. 40212 of 2026 List on 01.04.2026.
- 1 April 2026. 1. The civil appeal is disposed of as withdrawn in terms of the signed order. 2. Pending interlocutory application(s), if any, is/are disposed of.
- Counsel named on these orders, not a complete vakalatnama, include the advocates listed below.
Advocates — Appellants: Mr. S. Nagamuthu, Mr. Vinodh Kanna B., Mr. Siddarth, Mr. Vairavan, Mr. V. Purushothaman Reddy, Ms. Aakriti, Mr. Dinesh H.Godara, Mr. S. Parthasarathi, Ms. Shagufa Khan, Mr. Purushothaman Reddy, Mr. V. Prabhu, Ms. Anjali Rohatgi Advocates — Respondents: Mr. Rakesh K. Sharma, Mr. V. Balaji, Mr. C. Kannan, Ms. Neha Singh, Mr. MSM. Asaithambi, Mr. Asaithambi MSM., Mr. Nzamuddin, Mr. Asaithambi MSM, Mr. Nizamuddin, Mr. S. Devendran, Mr. Atul Sharma, Mr. R. Mohan
