Legal Duty Of Representing Counsel To Inform Court About Litigant's Death During Ongoing Case: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

In a notable judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir at Srinagar emphasized the need for expeditious adjudication in long-pending civil cases, particularly in partition suits. The court also shed light on the importance of bringing legal representatives on record promptly following the death of a defendant. Case Overview: The case in question is Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Dar and Others versus Rehman Dar and Others, where the plaintiffs filed for…