Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 25-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Sarman Lal & Anr.; Respondents: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 03-10-2023 in FAFO No. 886/2002 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
- Two interim applications were filed: IA No. 241199/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing the Special Leave Petition, and IA No. 241197/2026 seeking exemption from filing an O.T. (other than) requirement.
- Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Prateek Kumar (Advocate), AOR Mr. Devansh Rai, Adv. Mr. Ruchir Ranjan Rai. No counsel details provided for respondents.
- The matter was listed before Hon’ble Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and N.V. Anjaria on 25-08-2026.
Order
1. Issue notice to the respondents on the Special Leave Petition and on IA No. 241199/2026 for condonation of delay.
2. The notice shall be returnable on 18-11-2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court directed that the respondents be served notice, establishing a deadline of 18 November 2026 for their response; the application for exemption from filing O.T. (IA 241197/2026) remains pending.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance