Authority: Supreme Court of India (Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh & Prasanna B. Varale)
Order Date: 10-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioners – Life Insurance Corporation of India & Ors.; Respondents – Lalit Choubey & Ors.
- Origin: The Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 37362/2026 arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21‑Jan‑2026 in WP No. 1476/2026 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat at Jabalpur.
- Related Applications: IA No. 207687/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 202135/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects).
- Counsel for Petitioners: Senior Advocates Ashok Panigarhi, Ranjit Kumar, Ashon Panigarahi, R. Chandrachud (AOR), Dhuli Venkata Krishna, Aryan Singh, Geetanjali Das Krishna, Piyush Negi.
- Counsel for Respondents: Ashish Desai, Kabir Hathi, Jesal Wahi (AOR).
- Court Observation: Upon hearing the counsel, the bench allowed the petitioners to file additional documents and an affidavit.
Final Outcome
- The matter was adjourned as per the petitioners' request.
- The case is listed for further hearing on 06‑Oct‑2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance