Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.10149-10156/2023, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 12-09-2022 in MAC Nos.333/2015 to 332/2015 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
  • Petitioner: The Oriental Insurance Co. Limited.
  • Respondents: Radheshyam & Ors.
  • Related applications: IA No. 82451/2023 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment) and IA No. 82449/2023 (exemption from filing O.T.).
  • Hearing held on 13-07-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. T. Mahipal, AOR Mr. Rohit Kumar Sinha, Adv.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Padmesh Mishra, Adv.; Mr. Shivam Shukla, Adv.; Mr. Vijant, Adv.; Ms. Neelam Singh, AOR; Mr. Nisarg Choudhary, AOR; Mr. Kaustubh Shukla, AOR; Ms. Pushpanjali Singh, Adv.; Mr. Vipul Kumar, Adv.; Ms. Gursimrat Kaur, Adv.; Ms. Shruti Tripathi, Adv.; Mr. Mayank Sharma, Adv.; Mr. Kshitij Mittal, Adv.; Mr. Nisarg Choudhary, AOR.
  • The Court recalled its earlier order dated 08.05.2023, which had: (i) condoned delay, (ii) directed notice to respondents, (iii) instructed the petitioner/insurance company to deposit the amount before the MACT concerned and allowed disbursement to claimants, noting that payment would not prejudice the petitioner’s liability.

Final Outcome

1. The Court directs that the amount, if not already paid or disbursed, must be paid to the claimants within two weeks from the date of this order (i.e., by 27-07-2026).

2. The insurer/petitioner shall file an affidavit of compliance confirming the payment before the Court.

3. Both parties are directed to place on record the testimonies of the witnesses, specifically the owner of the vehicle involved in the dispute.

4. The matter is listed for further hearing on 06-08-2026.

Topics: Insurance Claim Settlement, Supreme Court Order