M/S KANHIYA SINGH SANTOK SINGH vs KARTAR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the appellants, as sons of the deceased Santok Singh, are entitled to be substituted as legal representatives under Order 22 Rule 3 CPC in the ongoing eviction proceedings. The Court clarified that the provisions of Section 3(vii) of the Rajasthan Premises (Control of Rent & Eviction) Act, 1950, allow for such substitution, emphasizing the importance of family ties in legal representation. The High Court's dismissal of the appellants' application was overturned, allowing them to continue the appeal.