Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: KATT Special Machines Private Limited (Petitioner) vs. The New India Assurance Company Limited & Others (Respondents).
  • Applications: IA No. 161554/2026 seeking restoration of the Special Leave Petition; IA No. 161555/2026 seeking condonation of a 92‑day delay in filing the restoration application.
  • Background: The Civil Appeal Diary No. 57489 of 2025 had been dismissed by the Court for non‑compliance with a peremptory order. The petitioner subsequently moved for restoration of the Special Leave Petition.
  • Counsel: Mr. Ashish Pandey appeared for the petitioner; no counsel listed for respondents.
  • The Court noted that the petitioner had taken steps to remove the defects identified in the earlier dismissal.

Final Outcome

  • Both IA No. 161554/2026 (restoration) and IA No. 161555/2026 (condonation of delay) are allowed.
  • The 92‑day delay is condoned.
  • The Civil Appeal is restored to its original number.
  • The Miscellaneous Application is disposed of.

Topics: Legal Restoration, Court Orders