Oriental Insurance: Counter Affidavit Denied, Party Dropped

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 16453‑16455/2023 filed by T.N. Vijayalakshmi & Ors. against The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
• Hearing conducted before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung on 14‑08‑2026; counsel for petitioners: Mr. Ashwin V. Kotemath and Mr. Harisha S.R.; counsel for respondent: Ms. Sakshi Mittal.
• Issues pertained to procedural aspects; no substantive merits discussed.
• Court observed that opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit had already been declined for Respondent No.1.
• Respondent No.2 was removed from the list of parties by an earlier order dated 15 July 2026.

Final Outcome

• The matter is ordered to be processed for listing before the Court under the applicable rules.
• A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Procedural Order, Insurance Litigation