Gauhati High Court
I.A.(Civil)/64/2026 of Sh. Lalremruata (Now Dead) represented by his L/R Sh. Lalremliana Ralte Vs Sh. Lallawmsanga and 2 Ors. on 9 April 2026
GAHC030002062026 THE GAUHATI
GAHC030002062026
THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT
(HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
Case No. : I.A.(Civil)/64/2026
Sh. Lalremruata (Now Dead) represented by his L/R Sh. Lalremliana Ralte S/o Lalremruata (L), R/o Mission Veng, Kawlthei Huan, Aizawl, Mizoram
VERSUS
Sh. Lallawmsanga and 2 Ors.
S/o R. Rinawma, R/o Chhinga Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram 2:The Director 3:The Assistant Settlement Office Advocate for the Petitioner : Mr. Lalfakawma Advocate for the Respondent : Mr B Lalramenga for R1
BEFORE
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE BUDI HABUNG
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ORDER
10.04.2026
Heard Ms. Lalropari, learned counsel for the applicant. I have also heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. B Lalramenga, learned counsel for respondent No. 1 and Mr. Daniel Hrahsel, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Samuel Vanlalhriata Chhangte, learned counsel for respondent Nos. 2 & 3.
2. This is an application filed under Order XXII, Rule 14 read with Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 seeking substitution of the appellant Sh. Lalremruata (since deceased/original defendant No. 1 in Title Suit No. 58/2012, by his son Sh. Lalremliana Ralte S/o Lalremruata (since deceased) as per the direction of this Court by order dated 06.03.2026 passed in RFA No. 5/2025.
3. The petitioner has now produced the Succession Certificate showing that he is the successor and legal heir of Late Lalremruata (since deceased). It is submitted that the right to sue survives, and since he is the successor and legal representative of the deceased/original defendant in Title Suit No. 58/2012 passed on 04.11.2024, he may be allowed to represent his deceased father.
4. Both the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the respondent Nos. 1, 2 & 3 has no objection.
5. Accordingly, this application is allowed.
6. The applicant is permitted to substitute the legal representative of Late Shri. Lalremruata.
7. Cause-title of the RFA No. 5/2025 be amended accordingly.
8. With the above, the I.A stands allowed and disposed of. JUDGE
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