Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 11-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.13666/2026 filed by Gopal Lal Chodhary against Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and others.
  • The petition seeks relief concerning service of notice on multiple respondents.
  • Service on respondents No.2 to No.5 was completed in May 2026, but none entered appearance.
  • Respondent No.6 filed a vakalatnama on 29‑07‑2026; no counter‑affidavit has been filed yet.

Final Outcome

  • Counsel for the petitioner is granted one week to file fresh particulars regarding service on respondent No.1.
  • Respondent No.6 must file any counter‑affidavit within 30 days of the vakalatnama filing.
  • The matter is listed again for hearing on 18‑09‑2026.
  • The order is to be communicated to the respective advocates‑on‑record for compliance.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Service of Notice, Insurance Litigation