Petitioner Ramachandran Nair filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) 52173/2023 against National Insurance Co. Ltd. and others. The Court declined the respondent’s request to file a counter‑affidavit, noted non‑appearance of several respondents, and permitted substituted service by newspaper publication for respondents 4 and 5, directing affidavit and proof by 1 Sept 2026. The matter is listed for further hearing on 23 Sept 2026. This content may not be financially relevant.