National Insurance Company Ltd (appellant) and M/s Sumit Chemicals Pvt Ltd (respondent) appeared before the Supreme Court Registrar Court on 27‑Oct‑2026 for a pre‑final hearing in Civil Appeal No. 5912/2023. The Court noted that the respondent’s counter‑affidavit has been filed, ordered renewal of the Fixed Date of Return (FDR) as per its earlier order dated 10‑Nov‑2023, and directed that the matter be listed before the Court. In a related application (C.A. No. 5155/2024), the Court observed that service on the sole respondent is complete but no appearance has been entered, and also directed listing of the matter. Copy of the record to be furnished to the advocate‑on‑record. This content may not be financially relevant.