Authority: Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd, represented by Deputy Manager Claims Legal, Mr. Kaifi Anam.
- Respondents: 1) Samad Ali Mandal, S/O Abdul Jalil Mandal, residing at Goraimari, Bongaigaon, Assam; 2) Haider Ali, S/O Mahamad Gafur Mandol, residing at Sorbhog, Barpeta, Assam.
- Counsel: Advocate Mr. A. Bhattacharyya for the applicant; Advocate Mr. A. Hussain (R‑1) for the respondents.
- The application was filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 seeking condonation of a 69‑day delay in filing the Miscellaneous First Appeal.
- The court noted that the Office Note dated 26.08.2026 confirmed service of notice on the respondents.
Final Outcome
- The court held that the explanation for the delay was satisfactory and therefore condoned the 69‑day delay.
- The connected Miscellaneous First Appeal shall be registered and listed for an admission hearing.
- The interim application (IA) is disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Legal, Insurance