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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 33946
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C. Jayachandran, J
V.V.Santha Kumari – Appellant
Versus
Special Tahsildar (L.A) – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 15323 OF 2026
Important Points
A judicial proceeding may be closed by the court upon the death of the sole petitioner and a subsequent request by counsel for closure.
Subject
Civil Law - Dismissal/Closure of Writ Petitions
Headnote
The case involves a Writ Petition filed seeking relief regarding land acquisition compensation. Upon the demise of the petitioner during the pendency of the proceedings, the counsel requested the closure of the matter. The core issue before the court was the survival of the Writ Petition following the death of the sole petitioner. The court recognized the submission made by the counsel regarding the status of the petitioner. The Writ Petition stands closed.
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: K.V.Bhadra Kumari
For the Respondents: Deepa Narayanan
For the Appellants/Petitioners: K.V.Bhadra Kumari
For the Respondents: Deepa Narayanan
JUDGMENT Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is no more and this Writ Petition may be closed.
Accordingly, this Writ Petition will stand closed.
