Authority: Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)
Order Date: 28.08.2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd, represented by Deputy Manager Legal Claims Legal, Mr. Kaifi Anam.
- Respondents: 1) Chutuma Tanti, daughter of Sri Gajen Tanti, resident of Tairam TE Bandar Chalia, Tanti Gaon, Titabor, Jorhat, Assam (present address Karunating Tea Estate, Golaghat); 2) Sri Bijoy Dhanuwar, son of Sri Gurius Dhanuwar, resident of Nolonipathar, Sarupathar, Golaghat, Assam.
- 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.
- Counsel for the applicant, Mr. A. Bhattacharyya, appeared before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia.
Final Outcome
- The Court found the explanation for the delay satisfactory and condoned the 69‑day delay.
- The connected Miscellaneous First Appeal shall be registered and listed for an admission hearing.
- The interim application is disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Legal; Insurance