Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)
Order Date: 28-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: The Divisional Manager, National Insurance Company Limited filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 21753‑21754/2026 against respondents Mallikarjun Sadashiv Maradi & Ors.
- Only SLP(C) No. 31987/2026 was listed for hearing on 28‑10‑2026.
- Service of notice to all respondents was completed on 28‑09‑2026.
- Respondent No.1 (also petitioner No.1 in the other SLP) was granted a final two‑week period to file a counter affidavit.
- Respondent No.2, represented by Advocate Ms. Mahima Srivastava, must file a vakalatnama within one week and, if filing a counter affidavit, must do so within two weeks.
- Respondents No.3 and No.4 were served on the same date but have not entered appearance before the Court.
- The Registrar ordered that after the two‑week period expires, the Registry shall process the matter for listing together with the main case.
Final Outcome
- The Court provided a last opportunity for respondent No.1 to submit a counter affidavit within two weeks; failure to do so will result in the opportunity being declined.
- Respondent No.2 is required to submit a vakalatnama within a week and a counter affidavit within two weeks, if any.
- No appearances have been made by respondents No.3 and No.4; the matter will be scheduled for listing after the deadline.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance