New India Assurance Delay Condoned by Supreme Court

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Asha Lata & Ors (Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 36416/2026).
• Respondent: The New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
• Origin: Petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 14-05-2025 in FAFO No. 2187/2003 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
• Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Sharve Singh (Senior Advocate), Ms. Sthavi Asthana (AOR), Ms. Vineeta Singh (Advocate), Mr. Prakhar Singh (Advocate).
• Counsel for Respondent: Not listed.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.

Observations & Reasoning

• The Court considered the petitioners' request for condonation of delay in filing and refiling the petition.
• No substantive discussion of merits is recorded; the order focuses solely on procedural relief.

Order

1. Delay in filing as well as refiling is condoned.

2. Leave is granted to the petitioners.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court has formally condoned the procedural delays and granted leave, allowing the petition to proceed further against New India Assurance Company Ltd.

Topics: Legal Relief, Insurance Sector