Bajaj Allianz Delay Condoned, Order Stays Judgment

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.; Respondents: Somesh Kumar Bhaghat & Ors.
• The petition arose from an impugned final judgment and order dated 23‑09‑2025 in MACAPP No. 426/2023 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
• Applications were filed for condonation of delay in filing (128 days) and refiling/curing defects (96 days), and for exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment.
• Counsel for the petitioner were Mr. Vishal Meghwal (AOR), Mr. Jagdish Chandra Solanki, and Adv. Ms. Sanskriti Sharma; respondents were unrepresented.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the 128‑day delay in filing and the 96‑day delay in refiling.
• The impugned order is stayed, subject to Bajaj Allianz depositing the awarded amount together with interest within four weeks before the Tribunal.
• The Court directed that notice be issued to the respondents.
• The matter is listed for further hearing on 03‑12‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance Litigation, Court Order