Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench
Order Date: 23 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant – New India Assurance Co. Ltd., Thr. Its T.p. Hub Manager, Nagpur; Respondent No.1 – Manchit S/o Hemraj Kavade and Another; Respondent No.2 – not named in the order.
- Proceedings: Civil Application (CAF) No.1440 of 2026, First Appeal ST. No. 6687 of 2026 filed by the insurer seeking condonation of a 41‑day delay in filing the appeal.
- Allegations/Issues: The appellant could not serve notice on Respondent No.2 because the address could not be traced; it requested the court to dispense with the notice requirement and condone the delay.
- Counsel Representation: Ms Ritu Kalia, Advocate for the appellant; Shri P.D. Naukarkar, Advocate for Respondent No.1.
- Observations: The learned counsel for Respondent No.1 raised no objection to condoning the delay. The court found the reasons provided by the appellant sufficient.
Order Details
1. The court condoned the 41‑day delay in filing the appeal.
2. The requirement to serve notice on Respondent No.2 was waived.
3. The appellant was directed to ensure service of notice on Respondent No.2 during the merits stage of the appeal.
4. The office was directed to register the appeal.
5. The application was disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The appeal is now formally registered, and the procedural hurdle of the delayed filing has been removed, allowing the substantive hearing to proceed.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance