Virendra Kumar Tripathy vs Nirmala Devi And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 100-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, which was amended in 2002, and held that it does not affect pending appeals filed before the amendment. The Court treated the special leave petitions as appeals against the High Court's order in Misc. Appeal Nos. 462 and 463 of 1997, ultimately ruling in favor of the appellant's claim for a succession certificate. The Court emphasized the importance of determining the rightful heirs based on the evidence presented regarding the familial relationships and succession rights under applicable laws.