Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 06.11.2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – Dilip Murugeshan alias Dhilip; Respondents – IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. and others.
- Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar.
- The matter was heard via video conferencing/physical hearing on 6 Nov 2026.
- Issues addressed: (a) Request by appellant’s counsel to dispense notice to respondent No.3; (b) Application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act for condonation of a 28‑day delay in filing the appeal; (c) Administrative correction to the cause list concerning counsel Sri A.N. Krishna Swamy.
Order Details
- The court accepted the appellant’s memorandum seeking dispensation of notice to respondent No.3. The notice was dispensed, expressly noted to be at the risk of the appellant.
- The application (I.A. No.1/2025) for condonation of a 28‑day delay in filing the appeal was considered. The court reviewed the supporting affidavit, found the cause shown satisfactory, and consequently condoned the delay, allowing I.A. No.1/2025.
- The registry was directed to delete the name of Sri A.N. Krishna Swamy, learned counsel for respondent No.1, from the cause list.
- The appeals were thereafter disposed of by separate judgments.
Final Outcome
- Notice to respondent No.3 dispensed (appellant bears any risk).
- 28‑day filing delay condoned; I.A. No.1/2025 allowed.
- Registry instructed to remove counsel Sri A.N. Krishna Swamy’s name from the cause list.
- All appeals concluded via separate judgments.
Topics: Court Order, Limitation Act, Insurance Litigation