Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 5181/2026 filed by Saroja & Ors. versus Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. & Another.
  • Service of notice was completed on respondents 1 and 3 on 26 May 2026; no counter‑affidavit has been filed.
  • Service on respondent 2 was completed on 27 May 2026, and that respondent has not entered an appearance.
  • The Court, on 19 May 2026, directed that a notice be issued returnable within six weeks.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants a final two‑week window (until 09 June 2026) for filing the counter‑affidavit; if filed, it will be taken on record, otherwise no further extensions will be permitted.
  • After the expiry of this period, the Registry shall process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Court as per the rules.
  • The order was digitally signed by HEMA JOSHI on 17‑07‑2026 at 16:52:47 IST (Signature Not Verified).

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance