Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur

Order Date: 03/08/2026

Case Overview

  • Case Number: MCC No. 707 of 2026
  • Applicants:

1. Smt. Girja Bai Sen (W/o Late Ghanshyam Sen), aged ~32, residing at Village Dani Ghatoli, Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh.

2. Ku. Preeti Sen (D/o Late Ghanshyam Sen), aged ~14, minor represented by natural guardian mother Smt. Girja Sen.

3. Sumit Kumar (S/o Late Ghanshyam Sen), aged ~12, minor represented by natural guardian mother Smt. Girja Sen.

  • Respondents:

1. Sahdev Singh Chouhan (S/o Santosh Singh Chouhan), aged ~25, residing at Village Sukhathal, Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh.

2. National Insurance Co. Ltd. through Branch Manager, Office No. 01, Naveen Bazar, Phool Chowk, G.E. Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

3. Kaushaliya Bai (W/o Late Hariram Sen), aged ~60, residing at Village Dani Ghatoli, Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh.

  • Counsel:
  • For Applicants: Mr. Keshav Dewangan, Advocate.
  • For Respondent No.3: Mr. Akash Shrivastava, Advocate (appearing on behalf of Mr. R.N. Pusty, Advocate).
  • Background: The Additional Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Kabirdham, sent a PUD letter dated 17.07.2026 seeking an extension of time to comply with the order dated 01.04.2026 passed in MAC No. 2127 of 2019.
  • Court’s Observation: The petition for extension was deemed reasonable.

Final Outcome

  • The High Court directed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to complete the pending proceedings on a day‑to‑day basis within one month from the date of this order (i.e., by 03/09/2026).
  • Consequently, MCC No. 707 of 2026 is disposed off.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance