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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 9712

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
MARYAMMA JOSEPH – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 29649 OF 2019

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SRI.GEORGE MATHEW, SHRI.PRAVEEN S., SRI.M.D.SASIKUMARAN, SHRI.SUNIL KUMAR A.G, SRI.DIPU JAMES, SHRI.MATHEW K.T., SMT.ELSA DENNY PINDIS, SHRI.GEORGE K.V.
For the Respondents: SRI.N R SANGEETHA RAJ

Proceedings abate upon the death of the petitioner as per established legal protocols.

Headnote:Statute Analysis: The court dealt with the proceedings related to a writ petition under Article 226, concerning the rights and remedies available to the petitioner. Facts of the Case: The petitioner, MARYAMMA JOSEPH, had a writ petition pending but unfortunately passed away, prompting counsel to seek closure of proceedings.

Findings of Court:
The court recorded the submission and closed the proceedings accordingly.

Issues: The main issue was whether proceedings should continue post the petitioner’s demise.

Ratio Decidendi: The court adhered to established procedures, affirming that proceedings abate upon the petitioner’s death, referenced in precedents.

Result: Hence, the Writ Petition stands closed.

K.BABU, J.

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W.P (C) No.29649 of 2019 ---------------------------------------

Dated this the 11^th day of February, 2026 JUDGMENT It is submitted that the petitioner is no more. Therefore, the learned counsel for the petitioner prayed for closing the proceedings.

2. The submission is recorded.

Hence, the Writ Petition stands closed.

Sd/-

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 9712

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAMK. BABU, JMARYAMMA JOSEPH – AppellantVersusSTATE OF KERALA – RespondentWP(C) NO. 29649 OF 2019

Proceedings abate upon the death of the petitioner as per established legal protocols.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
MARYAMMA JOSEPH – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 29649 OF 2019