New India Assurance SLP Dismissed, Delay Condoned

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 06-07-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: The New India Assurance Company Limited (Petitioner) vs. Santosh Bai & Ors. (Respondents).
• Origin: Petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 12‑01‑2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur in SBCMA No. 647/2017.
• Applications: IA No. 184357/2026 sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 184355/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.
• Hearing: The matter was called for hearing on 03‑07‑2026 before a partial‑court‑working‑days bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
• Counsel: For the petitioner – Ms. Awantika Manohar, AOR Ms. Parul Dhurvey, Adv.; No counsel listed for respondents.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory application.

2. The Court found no sufficient ground to interfere with the impugned order/judgment under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.

3. Consequently, the Special Leave Petition along with pending applications was dismissed.

Topics: Legal; Insurance