Devaraj vs Cholamandalam: Service & Filing Orders

Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 10 September 2026

Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 18088/2026 filed by Devaraj against The Manager, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd & Others.
Hearing conducted on 10-09-2026 before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh.
Service of notice completed on Respondent No.1 in May 2026; Ld. Counsel Mr. P. Srinivasan, appearing for Mr. Rajeev M. Roy, requested time to file vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.
Service completed on Respondent No.3 in June 2026; no appearance has been entered.
Petitioner's counsel (Mr. Sharanagouda Patil, Ms. Supreeta Sharanagouda, AOR Mr. Yash S. Tiwari) took fresh steps for service on Respondents Nos.2 and 4 but did not file fresh particulars despite the order dated 04.08.2026.

Respondent No.1 must file a vakalatnama within one week and a counter‑affidavit within two weeks of this order.
No specific directive issued for Respondent No.3 beyond noting the lack of appearance.
Petitioner's counsel is granted a final one‑week opportunity to file the required particulars for Respondents 2 and 4; if filed, a notice will be issued and the matter listed for hearing on 15‑10‑2026. If not filed, the matter will be listed before the Hon'ble Judge in Chambers for further directions.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Service Orders