Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar Court (Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)
Order Date: 17 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 21251/2026 filed by Vijay & Anr against Manager, The New India Assurance Co. Ltd & Others.
- Respondents: Four respondents listed; service completed on Respondents 1, 3, and 4. Respondents 3 and 4 did not enter appearance.
- Appearance: Respondent No.1’s counsel, Mr. Yash Kotak, entered appearance on the day of hearing and requested time to file vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.
- Petitioner's counsel: Mr. T. Harish Kumar appeared for the petitioners.
Order Details
- Respondent No.1 is allowed to file vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit by 8 Oct 2026.
- Petitioner's counsel is directed to file fresh particulars and a spare copy concerning Respondent No.2 by 24 Sep 2026, designated as the last opportunity.
- If the petitioner's filing is made, the Registrar will issue notice and list the matter for hearing on 16 Oct 2026.
- If the filing is not made, the matter will be processed for listing before the Hon’ble Judge‑in‑Chambers.
- The record of proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for compliance.
Final Outcome
- Procedural extensions granted to Respondent No.1; strict deadline imposed on petitioner’s counsel for Respondent No.2; next hearing scheduled for 16 Oct 2026 pending compliance, otherwise matter proceeds before Judge‑in‑Chambers.
Topics: Procedural Order, Insurance Litigation