Case Name: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 9129/2026
Court: Supreme Court of India
Date of Order: 22-05-2026
Related High Court Order: Final judgment and order dated 30-10-2025 in FAFO No. 2523/2025 (Allahabad High Court)
Parties Involved
Petitioner: The New India Assurance Company Ltd
Respondents: Gayatri Devi & Ors. (including respondents No. 4 and 5, not named)
Counsel for Petitioner: Ms. Awantika Manohar, AOR Ms. Parul Dhurvey
Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Jaswant Singh Rawat, AOR Mr. Kuldeep Singh Rana, Adv. Mr. Lokesh Raghav, Adv. Ms. Srishti Rawat
Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria
Court Master: Rahul Kumar, Akshay Kumar Bhoria
Issues / Allegations / Violations
Petition sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 58176/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.; also sought service of notice on additional respondents.
Findings & Observations
The Court did not elaborate on merits; procedural matters were addressed.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
Four weeks granted to file a counter‑affidavit.
Petitioner permitted to take fresh steps for service of notice upon respondents No. 4 and 5.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Petitioner must file the counter‑affidavit within the four‑week period.
Petitioner must serve notice on the specified respondents as directed.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The above directions constitute the Court’s order dated 22-05-2026 and are enforceable immediately.
