New India Assurance: Supreme Court Grants SLA

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 12-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 35068/2026 filed by SMT KAMLA DEVI & ORS. against THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & ORS.
• The appeal arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 02-07-2026 rendered by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in FAFO No. 1633/2010.
• Bench (Coram): Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.
• Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Sharve Singh, Senior Advocate; Ms. Sthavi Asthana (Advocate on Record: Mr. Prakhar Singh); Adv. Ms. Vineeta Singh.
• Counsel for respondents: (names not specified in the record); Court Master (SH) Sneha Das and Court Master (NSH) Nidhi Mathur handled procedural aspects.

Final Outcome

1. The Supreme Court granted special leave to appeal.

2. The Court directed that the hearing of the appeal be expedited.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Litigation