Where any party dies after conclusion but before pronouncement of Judgment?
Verified Answer
A. The suit shall abate
B. The suit shall not abate
C. The suit shall not abate if cause of action survives
D. It will be deemed that judgment has been pronounced after death of a party
Explanation:
Order XXII Rule 6 of the CPC states that notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing rules, whether the cause of action survives or not, there shall be no abatement by reason of the death of either party between the conclusion of the hearing and the pronouncement of the judgment.