Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Anand Kumar Singh (and others) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.13358‑13359/2026 against United India Insurance Company Limited & others, challenging the High Court of Chhattisgarh’s final judgment and order dated 19‑06‑2025 in MAC No. 1701/2017 and MAC No. 474/2018.
- The matter was heard before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih on 17‑08‑2026.
- Counsel for the petitioners included Mr. Anand Shankar Jha (AOR), Mr. Sachin Mintri, Ms. Meenakshi S. Devgan; counsel for respondents included Mr. A.K. De, Ms. Ananya De, Mr. S. Prakash, Mr. Chandrakanta Sahoo, Mr. Pramit Saxena (AOR), and Mr. Karl P. Rustomkhan (Amicus Curiae, appointed pro bono on 27‑04‑2026).
- The Court noted that respondents 3‑5 had not filed any response, while respondents 1‑2 were reportedly engaging counsel.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed United India Insurance Company Limited to file a counter‑affidavit within two weeks of the order; any rejoinder, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks thereafter.
- The interim order presently in force shall continue.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 23‑09‑2026.
- The Court instructed the amicus curiae to continue assisting the Court.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance Litigation, Supreme Court Order