Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-06-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (appellant) versus Kalu Ram & Ors. (respondents).
  • Appeals: Civil Appeal No. 8706/2026 filed by the insurer and Civil Appeal No. 8707/2026 filed by the claimants, both arising from Special Leave Petitions (SLP (C) No. 2360 of 2023 and SLP (C) No. 14094 of 2023).
  • Bench: Hon’ble Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Justice N.V. Anjaria.
  • The matter was called for pronouncement on 23 June 2026.

Final Outcome

  • The insurer’s appeal (Civil Appeal No. 8706/2026) is dismissed.
  • The claimants’ appeal (Civil Appeal No. 8707/2026) is partly allowed to the limited extent indicated in the signed reportable judgment.
  • Any pending applications, if any, are disposed of.

Topics: Court Judgment, Insurance Litigation