Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 16-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd; Respondents: Tuni Pati & Ors.
- The petition (Special Leave to Appeal No. 5582/2023) arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19-05-2022 in MACA No. 324/2021 of the High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.
- The matter was listed on motion made by Senior Counsel Mr. Ranjit Kumar, who was requested by the Court on 23.09.2026 to assist regarding the main issue of contempt notices.
- The Court had earlier granted indulgence by not issuing contempt notices and requiring only an affidavit on merits, but the uploaded order inadvertently included contempt notices.
Final Outcome
1. The Court directs that, for the present, no contempt notice shall be issued to any party, thereby exempting them from appearance, except respondent No. 93, who must appear personally as per paragraphs 15‑17 of the order dated 23.09.2026.
2. All contempt notices reflected in the earlier order are withdrawn.
3. All parties must file fresh, up‑to‑date affidavits on the merits, personally affirmed by the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Whole‑time Director, or Chairman of the respective institution.
4. The Court notes a discrepancy regarding the appearance of respondents No. 77 and No. 93; the earlier record incorrectly stated their non‑appearance. Their names are deleted from paragraph 7 of the order dated 23.09.2026.
5. The next hearing is scheduled for 27 November 2026 at 2.00 p.m.
6. The order is signed by SACHIN KUMAR SRIVASTAVA (Court Master) and ANJALI PANWAR (Assistant Registrar).
Topics: Court Order, Contempt Proceedings