Court Dismisses SLP vs New India Insurance

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 30391/2026 filed by Mukul Hudiya challenging the High Court of Punjab & Haryana’s final judgment and order dated 20‑Apr‑2026 in FAO 2221/2026.
• Respondents: The New India Insurance Company Limited and others.
• Interim applications: IA 282157/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA 282155/2026 (exemption from filing copy of impugned judgment), IA 282156/2026 (exemption from filing other documents).
• Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Avinash Kr. Lakhanpal, AOR. No counsel listed for respondents.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned the delay in refiling the Special Leave Petition.

2. The Court declined to interfere with the High Court’s impugned judgment and order; consequently, the SLP is dismissed.

3. Any pending applications, if existent, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance