Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 14 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 49389/2025 filed by D C Vijaya Kumar (Petitioner) against Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. and another respondent (Respondent No. 2).
- Interlocutory Applications: IA No. 30162/2026 (condonation of delay in filing) and IA No. 30163/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects).
- Hearing: The matter was called for hearing on 14‑07‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol (in chamber).
- Representation: Petitioner's counsel – M/S. Nuli & Nuli, AOR Mr. Dharam Singh, Adv.; No counsel listed for the respondents.
Order Details
1. The Court directed that fresh steps for service on Respondent No. 2 must be completed within six (06) weeks from the date of this order. Failure to do so will result in automatic dismissal of the Special Leave Petition for non‑prosecution, without any further reference to the Court.
2. If the service steps are taken within the stipulated period, a fresh notice shall be issued to Respondent No. 2, which will be returnable on 18 September 2026.
4. The fresh notice must expressly state that Respondent No. 2 is required to file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory application(s), if any, before the next date of listing.
Final Outcome
- The petition remains pending, subject to compliance with the service deadline. Non‑compliance will lead to its automatic dismissal. Upon successful service, the respondent must file a counter‑affidavit and IA reply by the next listing, with the notice returnable on 18 Sept 2026.
Topics: Procedural Order, Insurance Litigation