Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 15586/2026 filed by K Rashik against National Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr., arising from the Madras High Court’s final judgment and order dated 16 March 2026 in CRP No. 3933/2025.
  • Heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar on 28 July 2026.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. C.R. Jaya Sukin, Ms. Yashika Anand, Ms. Seerat Nissar Bhat, Mr. Praveen Kumar, Mr. M. Dhandapani, Mr. Roshan Chapagain, Mr. Narender Kumar Verma (AOR). Counsel for respondent: Mr. Sanathana Bhaarath (AOR) and Mr. S.L. Gupta, Adv.
  • Respondent filed a counter‑affidavit during the hearing.

Order

  • The Court granted the petitioner a period of two weeks to file a rejoinder affidavit.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 5 August 2026.
  • Court Master entries: ABHINAV KUMAR, CHETNA BALOONI.

Final Outcome

  • Rejoinder affidavit deadline set; case to continue on 5 August 2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance