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