Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.23951/2026 filed by M/s ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited against the judgment and order dated 13‑04‑2026 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad in FA No.792/2026.
  • Respondents: Laxmanbhai Hemsingbhai @ Himsingbhai Parmar & Ors.
  • Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Sr. Adv. Gagan Gupta, Adv. Suraj Raj Kesherwani, AOR Adv. Mayank Raj, Adv. Shubham Kumar. No counsel listed for respondents.

Observations & Directions

  • The Court ordered that a notice be issued to the respondents, with the notice returnable on 07‑09‑2026.
  • Dasti service (service by post) is permitted; the steps for service must be completed within one week of the order.
  • The notice must specifically require the respondents to file their counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications, if any, before the next date of listing.

Final Outcome

  • Procedural directions were issued, mandating issuance of notice, permitting Dasti service, and setting deadlines for the respondents’ filings, thereby allowing the petition for special leave to appeal to proceed.

Topics: Insurance Litigation, Supreme Court Appeal