Oriental Insurance SLP Counter‑Affidavit Deadline Set

Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar Court (Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)

Order Date: 18 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd (Petitioner) filed Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) petitions C No. 614, 615, 616/2024 against Respondents Padam Bahadur Rai & others.
• Respondents: Padam Bahadur Rai (Respondent No.1) and other respondents (Nos. 2‑4) with service status as noted; no appearance entered by any respondent.
• Procedural background: Service completed on Respondent No.1 for SLP Nos. 615 & 616/2024 and on common Respondent No.2 for SLP Nos. 614‑616/2024. Application for substituted service by paper publication filed for common Respondent No.3 and allowed.

Final Outcome

• Respondent No.1 must file a counter‑affidavit on or before 31 August 2026.
• Substituted service by newspaper publication for Respondent No.3 is permitted; affidavit with proof of publication to be filed by 7 September 2026.
• The matter is listed again before the Court on 22 September 2026.
• A copy of the Record of Proceedings to be furnished to the petitioner’s Advocate‑on‑Record for compliance.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance