Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 19-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No. 6547/2021 filed by Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India & Ors. against Life Insurance Corporation Ltd.
  • The appeal involved early hearing applications (IA No. 238578/2025, IA No. 159558/2026, IA No. 159556/2026) and a stay application.
  • Hearing held on 19‑Aug‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
  • Counsel listed for the appellant included Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta, A.S.G. Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee, and several advocates, none of whom were present. Respondent’s counsel comprised Sr. Adv. Mr. Ranjit Kumar, AOR Mr. R. Chandrachud, and other advocates.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that the matter be listed for further hearing on 02‑Sep‑2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance