1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 35. SECOND APPEAL NO. 174/2018 PURUSHOTTAM BHAGWAN SAPKAL VS NARAYAN TRIMBAK JOSHI ……. CORAM: RAJESH A. SASNE REGISTRAR (JUDL) DATE : 02 / 09 /2026 . None present. 2. Learned Advocate Shri L. V. Sangit appearing on behalf of sole Respondent had filed pursis dated 03.02.2025, informing that sole respondent i.e. Narayan Trimbak Joshi has expired on 25.12.2024. The copy of Death Certificate of sole Respondent is also attached to said pursis. The said pursis was also served on Advocate for Appellant on 03.02.2025 itself. The fact of filing of said pursis informing about death of sole Respondent was notified on 04.05.2026. Subsequently, by an order dated 05.08.2026, an opportunity was granted to the Appellant to take requisite steps. 3. In spite of sufficient time and opportunity, the Appellant has failed to take any steps for bringing on record the legal representatives and heirs of deceased sole Respondent. The appeal 2 pertains to the year 2018. No effective steps have been taken by the Appellant for bringing on record the legal heirs of deceased sole Respondent. The Appellant has availed reasonable period, but not steps are taken. 3. In view of Rule 6(2) of Chapter VII of the Bombay High Court, Appellate Side Rules, 1960, the appeals stands abated due to death of sole respondent. REGISTRAR (JUDL.)