Case: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 5542‑5544/2026.
Court: Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
Order Date / Hearing: 22‑05‑2026.
Related prior orders: Final judgment and order dated 24‑07‑2024 in MACAPP No.1070/2018, 24‑07‑2024 in MACAPP No.27/2023, 04‑12‑2024 in RP No.410/2024 (High Court of Delhi).
Parties Involved
Petitioner: Dilip Kumar.
Respondents: National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Others.
Counsel for Petitioner: Dr. Alex Joseph (AOR), Mayank Dwivedi, Ms. Dhruvi Sikarwar, Ms. Supriya Verma, Mrs. Sangeetha.
Counsel for Respondents: Ms. Meenakshi Midha, Mr. Garv Singh, Mr. Sindhoora Ravindran, Ms. Vartika Gautam, Mr. Chander Shekhar Ashri (AOR), Mr. Rakesh Raushan, Ms. Nahid, Ms. Aaqa Aqueel, Mr. Deepak Kashiv, Mr. Ravi Bhushan (AOR).
Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
Issues / Allegations / Violations
Petition sought condonation of delay in filing IA No.307997/2025, IA No.307999/2025, IA No.307996/2025, and exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
Findings & Observations
The Court, after hearing counsel, issued procedural directions; no substantive findings on merits are recorded in the order.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
Counter‑affidavit to be filed within four weeks of the order.
Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted before the next date of listing.
The matter is listed for further hearing on 31‑07‑2026.
The Court expressly stated that no further opportunity will be granted for filing additional pleadings.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Petitioner must comply with the four‑week deadline for the counter‑affidavit.
Rejoinder, if any, must be filed before 31‑07‑2026.
Parties must be prepared for the next hearing on the stipulated date.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The procedural order is binding; failure to comply may result in dismissal of the petition or adverse consequences as per Court’s discretion.
