Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)
Order Date: 18-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 13666/2026 filed by Gopal Lal Chodhary @ Gopal Lal Choudhary against Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and others.
- The petition was called for hearing on 18‑Sep‑2026.
- Service of notice was completed on respondents 2 to 5 in May 2026, but none entered appearance.
- Respondent 6 filed a vakalatnama on 29‑Jul‑2026 but has not filed a counter‑affidavit.
Registrar’s Orders
- Respondent 6 is granted a final two‑week period to file a counter‑affidavit; failure to do so will result in the opportunity being declined.
- The petitioner’s counsel is directed to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars for service on respondent 1 within one week, as a last opportunity.
- If the petitioner complies, a notice shall be issued and the matter listed for hearing on 28‑Oct‑2026.
- If compliance is not achieved, the registry shall forward the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Judge in chambers for further directions.
- A copy of this record of proceedings is to be furnished to the advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- The registrar has set strict timelines for filing a counter‑affidavit by respondent 6 and for serving respondent 1, with the next hearing scheduled for 28‑Oct‑2026 pending compliance; otherwise the case will be taken up in chambers for further orders.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance