Authority: Supreme Court of India (In Chamber)
Order Date: 17 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: The National Insurance Company Ltd. (appellant) vs. M/s. Jindal Poly Films Limited (respondent).
- Original proceeding: Civil Appeal Diary No. 18150/2025 was dismissed on 18 July 2025 for want of prosecution because the appellant failed to remove identified defects within the stipulated time.
- Subsequent filings: The appellant filed Miscellaneous Application IA No. 150212/2026 seeking restoration of the dismissed appeal and IA No. 150214/2026 seeking condonation of a 269‑day delay in filing the restoration application.
- Respondent's position: Counsel for Jindal Poly Films objected to both the condonation of delay and the restoration of the appeal.
- Court's consideration: After reviewing the facts and circumstances recorded, the Court found sufficient cause to grant both reliefs.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the applications for condonation of delay and restoration of the appeal.
- The appeal is restored to its original number (Civil Appeal Diary No. 18150/2025) and will proceed on its merits.
- The miscellaneous application is disposed of as per the signed order.
Topics: Legal Restoration, Insurance Litigation