Bharti Dugje SLP: Court Grants 4-Week Extension

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Bharti Nivrutti Dugje & Ors.
• Respondents: Divisional Officer, Cholamandalam M.S.G.I.C & Anr.
• Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 22553‑22555/2026 arising from impugned final judgments dated 27‑02‑2026 (FA Nos. 776/2022 and 1187/2025) and 20‑04‑2022 (MACT No. 464/2019).
• Interim applications IA Nos. 183775/2026 (condonation of delay), 183767/2026 (exemption from filing C/C), and 183772/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.) were listed.

Order

1. Respondent No. 2 is granted four weeks to file a vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.

2. A fresh notice shall be issued to Respondent No. 1 at the correct address.

Final Outcome

• The Court allows Respondent No. 2 additional time to comply with filing requirements and directs proper service of notice to Respondent No. 1, thereby extending procedural timelines in the pending SLP matters.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance Regulation