Case Details

  • Case name: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s).5941/2026
  • Petitioners: PRIYA PS & ORS.
  • Respondents: ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & ORS.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India
  • Order date: 21‑05‑2026
  • Related prior order: High Court FAO No.5779/2025 dated 29‑10‑2025; Supreme Court earlier order dated 16‑02‑2026.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioners’ counsel: Mr. Bankey Bihari (AoR), Mr. Rajesh Gupta, Adv.; Mrs. Manjula Gupta, Adv.; Dr. Ajay Kumar, Adv.; Mr. Kartikeya Gautam, Adv.; Mr. Nitish Kumar Mishra, Adv.
  • Respondent’s counsel: Ms. Suman Bagga, Adv. (N/P); Ms. Manjeet Chawla, AoR (N/P); Ms. Jyoti, Adv. (N/P); Ms. Usha Pant Kukreti, Adv. (N/P); Ms. Reenu Kumar, Adv. (N/P)
  • Court Master: Sapna Bisht, Anjali Panwar

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petitioners contend that Respondent No.1 (ICICI Lombard) has failed to file an affidavit explaining the issue raised by the petitioners in the Supreme Court’s earlier order dated 16‑02‑2026.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court observed that no representative appeared on behalf of the respondent insurance company.
  • The Court noted the absence of the required affidavit from the respondent.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • By way of last indulgence, the Court directed that the matter be listed for further hearing on 02‑09‑2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Respondent is expected to file the pending affidavit and appear before the Court on the newly scheduled date.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The matter is adjourned to 02‑09‑2026; no further orders were issued at this hearing.