Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar SH. Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 16-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 19964/2026 filed by Capithan Exporting Co. & ANR (Petitioner) against The New India Assurance Co. Ltd & ANR (Respondent).
  • Service of notice was completed on Respondent No.1 on 24.06.2026, but no appearance has been entered.
  • Service of notice was also completed on Respondent No.2 on 24.06.2026.
  • Advocate‑on‑record Mr. Biju Thankappen undertook to appear for Respondent No.2 and requested time to file a vakalatnama within one week and a counter affidavit within two weeks.
  • The Registry was directed to process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court after the expiry of the stipulated periods, in accordance with the applicable rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.
  • The order was digitally signed by Hema Joshi on 2026.07.16 at 16:54:18 IST (Signature Not Verified).

Final Outcome

  • The Court issued a procedural order directing the filing of vakalatnama within one week and a counter affidavit within two weeks by the Advocate‑on‑record for Respondent No.2, after which the Registry will list the matter for hearing.

Topics: Procedural Order, Supreme Court Litigation