Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 12-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 55501/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 07-04-2026 in CR No. 1065/2025 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior.
  • Parties: Petitioner – IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED; Respondents – Manoj Kumar Sharma & Ors.
  • Related Interlocutory Applications (IA): IA No. 305317/2026, IA No. 305320/2026, IA No. 306135/2026, IA No. 310153/2026, each seeking condonation of delay, exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment, and exemption from filing other documents.
  • Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Manish Kumar, Adv.; Mr. Svarit Uniyal Mishra, Adv.; Mr. Gopal Singh, AOR. For respondents – Mr. Siddharth Tripathi, Adv.; Mr. Abhinav Kumar.
  • The Court heard learned counsel for the petitioner on the stated date.

Order Details

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory applications.

2. Considering the quantum of compensation awarded by the High Court, the Court is not inclined to entertain the Special Leave Petition(s).

3. The question of law framed by the High Court will remain open for consideration in an appropriate proceeding.

4. Subject to the above, the Special Leave Petition(s) are dismissed.

5. Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Leave Petition(s) filed by IFFCO Tokio are dismissed.
  • All pending applications related to the petition are ordered disposed of.
  • The legal question raised by the High Court remains open for future adjudication.

Topics: Insurance, Court Proceedings, Legal Dispute