LIC Order Stayed, Notice Due 14 Aug

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Amendra Kumar Ojha filed a petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 19458/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 24‑04‑2026 in LPA No. 839/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
• Respondent: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) & Ors.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar (Partial Court Working Days Bench).
• Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Yagyawalkya Singh (AOR), Dr. Divya Swamy, Adv. Mr. Rishav Ranjan, Adv. Ms. Akriti Singh, Adv. Ms. Nidhi Kumar.
• Counsel for Respondent: Not listed in the record.
• Nature of Proceeding: Petition seeking special leave to appeal a High Court judgment; the petitioner requested permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.

Order Details

1. The Court directed that a notice be issued, which shall be returnable on or before 14‑08‑2026.

2. The operation of the impugned order shall remain stayed pending further proceedings.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court stayed the effect of the High Court’s impugned order and mandated issuance of a notice with a return date of 14‑08‑2026, thereby preserving the status quo while the petition is considered.

Topics: Court Order, Insurance Sector, Legal Stay