Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.16227/2026 filed by The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd challenging the final judgment and order dated 20-01-2026 in MACAPP No.223/2020 passed by the Gauhati High Court.
  • Respondents: Bhanita Rabha & Ors.
  • The matter was listed for admission on 24-07-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Arvind Gupta (AOR), Mr. Ashwini Kumar, Adv. Kanav Bhardwaj, and Adv. Priyanshu Kumar. No counsel details are provided for the respondents.
  • The Court heard the arguments presented by the petitioner’s counsel.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court, after considering the contentions and the facts, declined to interfere with the impugned judgment/order of the Gauhati High Court.
  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed, leaving the question of law open.
  • Any pending applications, if any, are ordered disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance