Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta & Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu
Order Date: 13 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.25770/2026 filed by Shaguftha Naz Fathima against The New India Assurance Co Ltd & Anr, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 24‑04‑2024 in MFA No.7163/2015 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
- The petitioner seeks relief against the High Court’s decision; respondents contest the petition.
- Interim Applications No.190568/2026 (condonation of delay in filing IA No.190569/2026) and No.190569/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects) were presented.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Anand Sanjay M Nuli, Sr. Adv.; Mr. Abhishek Kanyalur, Adv.; Mr. Rovin Singh Solanki, Adv.; M/S Nuli & Nuli, AOR. Counsel for respondents not listed.
Final Outcome
- The Court adjourned the matter, noting that settlement talks are in progress.
- The Special Leave Petition is listed for hearing on 19 August 2026.
- No substantive decision on the merits was rendered at this stage.
Topics: Special Leave Petition, Insurance Company Litigation, Court Adjournment