Court Condones 261-Day Delay – ICICI Lombard

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 48615/2026 filed by R Pravin Raj, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25-08-2025 in CMA No. 743/2022 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras.
• Respondents: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
• Interim Applications: IA No. 277554/2026 (condonation of delay in filing) and IA No. 277555/2026 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment).
• Counsel: For petitioner, Mr. T. Harish Kumar, Advocate on Record.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.
• Observations: The Court examined the delay of 261 days in filing the petition and considered the merits of granting leave and expediting the matter.

Final Outcome

1. The delay of 261 days in filing the petition is condoned.

2. Leave is granted to the petitioner to proceed with the Special Leave Petition.

3. The hearing of the matter is directed to be expedited.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance