Oriental Insurance Appeal Delay Condoned 2748 Days

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras (Hon'ble Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh)

Order Date: 15-07-2026

Case Overview

• Appellant: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., represented by its Chief Manager and Divisional Manager.
• Respondents: Kamatchi (mother and next friend), her minor children Vaizhnavi, Balachandar, Sivasakhi, and Ramalingam of Puducherry.
• The appeal (CMA SR No.8222 of 2015) seeks to set aside the final award dated 16‑Oct‑2014 issued by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (III Additional District Judge), Pondicherry, in M.C.O.P.No.614 of 2009.
• The petition was filed after a delay of 2,748 days, for which the petitioners submitted an affidavit explaining the reasons.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the 2,748‑day delay, subject to the condition that the petitioners deposit Rs 2,500 to the President of the Tamil Nadu Advocate’s Clerk Association within one week.
• The Registry is directed to number the main Civil Miscellaneous Appeal and list it for admission.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance