Authority: Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)
Order Date: 18 December 2025
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Anup Kumar Nag, S/O Late Nripendra Ch. Nag, resident of Charakuri, Bipan Paul Road, Sribhumi, Assam (Pin‑788711).
- Respondents: 1) Regional Manager, The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, G.S. Road, Opposite Flyover Bridge, Manipuri Rajbari, Ulubari, Kamrup (M), Guwahati‑781007; 2) Branch Manager, The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, Sri Bhumti Town, Roy Patty, Sri Bhumti, Pin‑788711, Sribhumi, Assam.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. B K Sen (advocate).
- Nature of Proceeding: Application seeking restoration of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1368/2025, which had been dismissed for non‑prosecution on 25 April 2025.
- Background: The writ petition was originally filed by the petitioner against the Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. The petition was dismissed on the ground of non‑prosecution, prompting the petitioner to move this application for restoration of the dismissed petition.
Observations & Directions
- The Court directed that a notice be issued to Respondents Nos. 1 & 2.
- The notice must be served by Speed‑post as well as by the usual process within three (3) working days.
- The notice shall be returnable within four (4) weeks from the date of service.
- The matter is to be listed again after the four‑week period for further hearing.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered the restoration of WP(C) No. 1368/2025, setting aside the earlier dismissal.
- Procedural steps for notice issuance and subsequent listing have been prescribed.
Topics: Insurance, Court Proceedings