National Insurance Co. SLAP Petitions – Filing Deadline

Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar Court (Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)

Order Date: 07-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: The Divisional Manager, National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 21753‑21754/2026.
• Respondents: Mallikarjun Sadashiv Maradi & Ors.
• The matter was listed before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh on 07‑08‑2026.
• Service of notice was completed on respondent No.1 on 01‑07‑2026; respondents 2 and 3 were served in June 2026; respondent 4 had already filed a counter‑affidavit.

Final Outcome

• Respondent 1 is granted a final two‑week opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit; failure to do so will result in dismissal of the opportunity.
• Respondents 2 and 3, represented by Advocate‑on‑record Mr Shankar Divate, have expressly declined to file counter‑affidavits; this submission is recorded.
• Respondent 4’s counter‑affidavit is on record.
• After the expiry of the stipulated period, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Court as per the applicable rules, with any pending applications.

Topics: Procedural Order, Insurance Litigation