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