Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar (Sh. Apoorv Singh)
Order Date: 08-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Sujata Singh & Anr
- Respondents: THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & Ors.
- Petition: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 24499/2026
- Hearing date: 08 Oct 2026 before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh
- Service status: Service completed on Respondent No.1 on 03 Aug 2026; no appearance entered.
- Service report for Respondent No.2 is awaited from the concerned MACT.
- Deceased Respondent No.3: Lead counsel for the petitioner granted a two‑week period as a final opportunity to take appropriate steps.
- Scheduling: If steps are taken, the matter will be listed on 23 Nov 2026; otherwise, it will be listed before a Hon'ble Judge in Chambers for further directions.
- Administrative instruction: Copy of the record of proceedings to be furnished to the lead Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- Lead counsel given two weeks to address issues concerning the deceased Respondent No.3.
- Next listing set for 23 Nov 2026 pending compliance; otherwise, matter to be taken before the Judge in Chambers.
- Record to be sent to the lead AOR as directed.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance