Hello can someone please provide us some advice on what happens when a petitioner who has died 5 years ago and before passing away he filed a petition for quashing domestic violence case in high court as his name was purposely included in DV by his daughter in law. Fast forward both husband-wife has been divorced and also got remarried and already enjoying their life but DV case of this person was filed 7 years ago in high court and was not listed on board for 5 years. Last week his lawyer texted saying that case is listed for final hearing so send him fees. Now we didn't hire this person neither we paid any fees but somehow his lawyer in high court found our contact as we are his relatives and we informed him that we have nothing to do with this case but he is saying that we are his relatives and if we want to proceed further with quashing then we must pay him rest of the amount. We informed the lawyer that petitioner has passed away then he said in that case in order to close the case we have to produce the death certificate but still pay his fees. What shall we do ? We have nothing to do in this case also what if high court sends summon to our home address ? I would appreciate if expert can provide us some advice.
