Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar)

Order Date: 23-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: The New India Assurance Co Ltd (Petitioner) vs Mallamma & Ors. (Respondents).
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Ms. Awantika Manohar, AOR; Ms. Parul Dhurvey, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondents: M/S. Gururaj & Nayak, AOR Mr. C B Gururaj, Adv.; Ms. Pragya Smriti, Adv.; Mr. Hari Abishek P, Adv.; Ms. Srishti, Adv.; Mr. Naveen Chandrashekar, Adv.
  • Representation Status: Respondent Nos. 1 and 3 are duly represented. Notice to Respondent No. 2 remains pending as per the Court's order dated 13.03.2026.
  • Petitioner's Request: Permission to effect notice on Respondent Nos. 4 and 5 through substituted service by way of paper publication.
  • Court's Decision: The request is allowed. The petitioner must file an appropriate application in this regard by 14.10.2026.
  • Further Directions: The matter is listed again before the Court on 29.10.2026. A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court Registrar granted permission for substituted service of notice on Respondents 4 and 5 via newspaper publication, set a filing deadline of 14‑10‑2026 for the required application, and scheduled the next hearing for 29‑10‑2026.

Topics: Court Order, Insurance Litigation