Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh
Order Date: 07-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 35608/2026 filed by the State of Madhya Pradesh against National Insurance Company Limited and others.
- Hearing held on 07‑09‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh.
- Service on respondent No.1 (National Insurance Company Limited) was completed on 09‑07‑2026, but the respondent has not entered an appearance.
- Counsel for the petitioner includes Mr. Kanishk Sharma (Advocate), Mr. Harmeet Singh Ruprah (Advocate‑on‑Record), and Mr. Karan Singh (Advocate).
Court Directions
- Petitioner's counsel granted a one‑week period, as a last opportunity, to take fresh steps regarding service on respondents No.2 and No.3.
- If service is effected, the court will issue notice immediately.
- Petitioner's counsel must also file an affidavit accompanied by proof of dasti service within the same one‑week period.
- The matter is to be processed in accordance with the Court’s order dated 11‑08‑2026 and is returnable on 21‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
- No substantive judgment on merits; the Court issued procedural directives to ensure proper service of notice on all respondents and to obtain affidavit proof, with a stipulated timeline for compliance.
Topics: Procedural Order, Service of Notice, Supreme Court