Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar (Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 19 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 14160/2026 filed by National Insurance Company Limited against Paran Bai Markam & Ors.
  • Hearing held on 19‑08‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh.
  • Respondents numbered 1 to 5; respondents 1‑3 are represented by counsel; respondents 4‑5 were served in May 2026.

Order Details

  • Respondents 1‑3 granted a final one‑week period to file a counter‑affidavit; failure to do so will result in denial of further opportunity.
  • Service of notice to respondents 1‑3 completed on 04‑May‑2026; service to respondents 4‑5 completed in May 2026.
  • After the expiry of the one‑week period, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Court in accordance with procedural rules.
  • The order is to be copied to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
  • Digitally signed by Registrar Rupam Dhamija on 19‑08‑2026 at 17:45:08 IST (signature not verified).

Final Outcome

  • The Court has set a strict one‑week deadline for filing counter‑affidavits by respondents 1‑3; subsequent procedural steps will follow based on compliance.

Topics: Procedural Order, Insurance Litigation