R. Krsna Murtii vs R. R. Jagadesan

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of substitution of legal representatives in a civil suit following the death of the original plaintiff. The court held that the appellant, as the power of attorney holder and the beneficiary under the deceased's Will, was entitled to be substituted as the legal representative. The court emphasized the importance of the registered Will in establishing the appellant's claim to the estate and allowed the substitution, thereby enabling the continuation of the suit.