Supreme Court admits appeal by PNB Metlife Insurance against NCDRC order and condones filing delay.
Court issues unconditional three‑week stay on operation of the impugned NCDRC order pending the appeal.
Appellant must deposit Rs 1.5 crore with Registry within three weeks; funds to be placed in short‑term fixed deposit.
Failure to deposit will vacate the stay; counter‑affidavit and rejoinder timelines set for four and five weeks respectively.