(1.) HEARD Mr. Shirodkar, learned Counsel for the petitioners in both the petitions and Mr. Vaz, learned Counsel for respondent no.1 in both the petitions.
(2.) RULE , returnable forthwith. Heard by consent of the parties.
(3.) MR . Shirodkar, learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners has placed on record a copy of the death certificate of respondent no.2 which discloses that respondent no.2 expired on 15/12/2001. The same is taken on record in both these petitions.