Case Details

  • Case: Shaguftha Naz Fathima vs The New India Assurance Co Ltd (Miscellaneous Application, Diary No. 14256/2026)
  • Court: Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti (in chambers)
  • Order/Application Numbers: IA No. 85726/2026 (condonation of delay), IA No. 85723/2026 (restoration)
  • Date of Order: 22-05-2026
  • Delay Period: 285 days in filing the restoration application

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Shaguftha Naz Fathima, represented by counsel Mr. Dharam Singh, Adv. Nuli & Nuli
  • Respondent: The New India Assurance Co Ltd
  • Court Master: Sneha Das, Chetna Balooni (Senior Personal Assistant, Court Master)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition sought condonation of a 285‑day delay in filing an application for restoration of a Special Leave Petition.
  • Also sought restoration of the Special Leave Petition that had been dismissed by default.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court examined the affidavits filed by both parties.
  • It concluded that “sufficient cause” was shown for condoning the delay.
  • The default order dismissing the Special Leave Petition was deemed improper in view of the demonstrated cause.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • No monetary penalty was imposed.
  • The default order was set aside.
  • The delay of 285 days was formally condoned.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • The Special Leave Petition is restored to the Court’s file.
  • No further compliance measures were ordered beyond the restoration.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • IA Nos. 85726/2026 and 85723/2026 are allowed.
  • The miscellaneous application stands disposed of.