Authority: Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench)
Order Date: 17/07/2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd (petitioner) vs Shri Rupak @ Pradip Saikia and Shri Bikash Bhuyan (respondents), owners of vehicle AS‑12S/0129 Bolero.
- The petitioner filed an application under Section 5 of the Indian Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 211‑day delay in filing a connected MAC appeal.
- The appeal relates to the judgment and order dated 05‑May‑2025 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Kohima in MAC Case No.01/2018.
- Counsel for the petitioner, Ms. Kim Pienyü, appeared; counsel for Respondent No.1, Mr. Nongosa, also appeared. No objection was raised by the respondents.
Final Outcome
- The court held that the petitioner demonstrated sufficient cause for the delay and, noting the absence of any serious objection, condoned the 211‑day delay.
- The application was disposed of, allowing the MAC appeal to proceed.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance, Limitation Act