Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 26-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Vanitha & Ors.; Respondents: Branch Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
- The petition stems from an impugned final judgment dated 14-06-2022 in CMAMD No. 703/2021 passed by the Madras High Court, Madurai Bench.
- Petitioners sought (i) condonation of delay in filing IA No.255882/2026, (ii) exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment (IA No.255884/2026), and (iii) permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures (IA No.255880/2026).
- The matter was heard before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal, with counsel for both petitioners and respondents present.
Order
1. Delay in filing IA No.255882/2026 is condoned.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners shall file the amended memo of parties within one week.
3. Issue notice, returnable in six weeks.
4. Dasti service, in addition, is permitted.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court allows the petitioners to proceed with the amended filing, sets timelines for notice issuance and service, thereby permitting the continuation of the proceedings.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance