Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 20039/2026 filed by Kanchan Devi & Ors. against National Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
  • Origin: The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 05-01-2026 in FAFO No. 2270/2017 issued by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
  • Hearing: The matter was called for hearing on 03-08-2026 before a bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria. Counsel for petitioners included Mr. P. N. Mishra, Mr. Umesh Dubey, Mr. Mithilesh Kumar Mishra, Mr. Mohnish Nirwan, and Mr. Ashok Kumar. Respondent counsel not listed.

Order

1. The Court condoned the delay in refiling the petition.

2. The Court directed that a notice be issued, which is returnable on 17-11-2026.

Final Outcome

  • The petitioner's delay in refiling is formally excused, and the procedural deadline for responding to the notice is set for 17 November 2026.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance