Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 33158/2026 filed by Saraswati Behera & Ors. against United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 12‑07‑2024 in CMA No. 498/2023 passed by the Madras High Court.
- The petition sought condonation of delay in filing Interlocutory Application (IA) No. 194591/2026 and exemption from filing O.T. (IA No. 194592/2026).
- The matter was heard on 17‑07‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria. Counsel for petitioners were Mr. T. Harish Kumar (AOR), Mr. Shubham Kothari, Adv. Aiyushi Daga and Adv. Shubham P. Chopra.
Final Outcome
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing IA No. 194591/2026.
2. The Court directed that a notice be issued, which must be returned on or before 18‑09‑2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance