Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 19-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – H.N. Ashoka; Respondents – The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & others.
  • Civil Appeal Nos.7057‑7059/2026 filed, seeking permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures (IA No.5518/2021).
  • Hearing conducted on 19‑August‑2026 before Hon'ble Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for both sides presented arguments; the Court considered the joint prayer for additional filings.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted the joint prayer, allowing the parties to file the additional documents, facts, and annexures as requested.
  • It ordered that the matter be placed before the Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh, 2026) for expedited resolution.
  • The Registry was directed to take immediate follow‑up action, with the order digitally signed by Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master Rajni Mukhi on 2026‑08‑19 17:31:21 IST.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance