Neeta Sawant 17-SA-566-2020.docx IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION SECOND APPEAL NO. 566 OF 2020 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION N O. 14148 OF 2023 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 950 OF 2014 Sunil Laxman Yevalekar ...Appellant : Versus : Dattatray Balaji Duberkar & Ors. ...Respondents Mr. Gaurav Ugale i b. Mr. Shriram S. Kulkarni, for the Appellant. / Mr. Amey Deshpade, through V.C. for the Respondent. CORAM: SANDEEP V. MARNE, J. DATED: 24 SEPTEMBER 2026. P.C.: 1) On 11 September 2026, following order was passed : 1. The Appellant has passed away on 28 December 2025. No steps are taken to bring his legal heirs on record. The Appeal has actually abated. By way of last chance, list the Appeal on 24 September 2026. PAGE NO. 1 of 2 Thursday, 24 September 2026 Neeta Sawant 17-SA-566-2020.docx 2) Today again, Mr. Ugale the learned counsel appearing for the Appellant submits that efforts are being made to contact the legal heir of the deceased Appellant. As observed in the order dated 11 September 2026, the Appeal has already abated. In the event, legal heirs are interested in prosecuting the Appeal, they shall always be at liberty to apply for setting aside the abatement. The Second Appeal is accordingly disposed of. The Interim Applications also stand disposed of. [SANDEEP V. MARNE , J.] PAGE NO. 2 of 2 Thursday, 24 September 2026 NEETA SHAILESH SAWANT Digitally signed by NEETA SHAILESH SAWANT Date: 2026.09.24 17:06:38 +0530