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

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: The Divisional Manager, National Insurance Company Limited filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) petitions No. 21753‑21754/2026.
  • Respondents: Mallikarjun Sadashiv Maradi & others (respondent Nos. 1‑4).
  • Service of notice to respondents 1, 2 and 3 was completed on 01‑07‑2026, 30‑06‑2026 and 29‑06‑2026 respectively.
  • The Court granted a two‑week period as the last opportunity for the respondents to file counter‑affidavits.
  • Respondent No.4 has already filed a counter‑affidavit; respondents 1‑3 have not filed any.
  • After the expiry of the two‑week period, the Registry is directed to process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court as per the rules.
  • Service of notice on respondents 2‑4 is still awaited; the matter is listed again for hearing on 28‑10‑2026.
  • The Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • Service of notice is deemed complete for respondents 1‑3; a two‑week deadline for counter‑affidavits is imposed.
  • The Registry will move the matter to listing after the deadline, with the next hearing scheduled for 28 October 2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance