Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-09-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioners – Champa Bai Verma & Anr; Respondents – The New India Assurance Company Limited & Ors.
- Origin: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.32293/2026, arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 17-07-2026 in MAC No.574/2026 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
- Procedural Posture: Application for admission (IA No.274758/2026) seeking exemption from filing O.T.; hearing conducted on 24-09-2026.
- Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Shailesh Suman, Advocate on Record. No counsel listed for respondents.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
Order
- The Court ordered that a notice be issued to the parties, which must be returned within four weeks from the date of issuance.
- The order was recorded by Court Masters (SH) and (NSH).
Final Outcome
- Notice to be issued; parties required to respond within the stipulated four‑week period; further proceedings to be scheduled thereafter.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance Sector