Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 30-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 36252/2026 filed by Archana Devi against The New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
- Origin: Arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 06-07-2018 in FAFO No. 874/1994 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
- Applications before the Court: IA No. 291901/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 291906/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 291903/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
- Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Sharve Singh, Sr. Adv.; Ms. Sthavi Asthana, AOR Mr. Prakhar Singh, Adv.; Ms. Vineeta Singh, Adv.
- Hearing Date: 30‑09‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
Order Details
1. The Court condoned the delay in refiling of the petition.
2. The petition was found to be beyond time by 2,638 days, and the Court did not receive a satisfactory explanation to condone such extensive delay.
3. Consequently, the Special Leave Petition was dismissed on the ground of delay.
4. Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition filed by Archana Devi is dismissed due to excessive delay, and all pending applications related to the petition are ordered to be disposed.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance