Kerala High Court Dismisses Review Petition, Affirms Decree Validity Despite Death of Respondent During Appeal, Noting That Formal Substitution of Legal Representatives is Unnecessary if Deceased Party Did Not Participate or Contest the Proceedings

Kerala High Court Dismisses Review Petition, Affirms Decree Validity Despite Death of Respondent During Appeal, Noting That Formal Substitution of Legal Representatives is Unnecessary if Deceased Party Did Not Participate or Contest the Proceedings

Court’s Decision: The Kerala High Court, comprising of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G. Ajithkumar, dismissed the review petition filed under Section 114 and Order XLVII, Rule 1 of…