Case Details

  • Case name: Shikant Trimbak Pawar vs. Branch Manager New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
  • Petition: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 614/2026.
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court, Section IX.
  • Order date: 27‑May‑2026.
  • Service dates: Respondent No.1 service completed on 20‑Apr‑2026; Respondent No.2 service deemed complete by refusal.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Shikant Trimbak Pawar.
  • Respondent No.1: Branch Manager, New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
  • Respondent No.2: Unnamed respondent associated with New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
  • Respondent No.3: Unnamed respondent (service pending).
  • Registrar: Sh. Apurv Singh.
  • Petitioner’s counsel: Kailas More (AOR), Nirmala D Borade, Satendra Singh Baghel, Vidyottma Jha, Madhurima Sarangi, Padmavathi N.
  • Respondent counsel: No appearance recorded.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Determination of whether proper service of notice was effected on the respondents.
  • Absence of any appearance by Respondent No.1 and Respondent No.2.
  • Requirement to establish service on Respondent No.3.

Findings & Observations

  • Service is deemed complete on Respondent No.1 as of 20‑Apr‑2026 despite no appearance.
  • Service is deemed complete on Respondent No.2 through refusal of notice, also with no appearance.
  • No appearance or confirmed service for Respondent No.3; status remains unresolved.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • No monetary penalties imposed.
  • The lead counsel for the petitioner is granted one week to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars regarding service on Respondent No.3.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Petitioner's counsel must file the required service particulars within the stipulated one‑week period.
  • Proper service must be effected on Respondent No.3 in compliance with court procedures.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Order issued on 27‑May‑2026; the matter is listed for further hearing on 05‑Aug‑2026.
  • A copy of this record of proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.