National Insurance Appeal Delay Condoned 16 Days

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 08-07-2026

Case Overview

• Appellant: National Insurance Company Limited, Divisional Office No.1, Salem.
• Respondents: 1) Mr. Vadivel S/o Palanimuthu; 2) P. Anbarasan S/o Perumal.
• Appeal: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (CMA) No. 66138 of 2025, CMP No. 11293 of 2025, seeking condonation of a 16‑day delay in filing the appeal against the award dated 07‑Mar‑2024 passed by Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal/Special Sub Court No.1, Salem (MCOP No.1991 of 2017).
• Counsel: For appellant, Mr. S. Arun Kumar; for first respondent, Mr. S.P. Yuvaraj (no objection to condonation).
• Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. Sathish Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Jothiraman.

Final Outcome

• The Court allowed the petition and expressly condoned the 16‑day delay.
• Registry directed to number the appeal, list it for admission on 21‑Jul‑2026, and print the name of Mr. S.P. Yuvaraj when the appeal is listed.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Insurance, Court Order