Reliance General Insurance Appeal Delay Condoned

Authority: Madras High Court (Justice N. Sathish Kumar and Justice M. Jothiraman)

Order Date: 23-07-2026

Case Overview

• Appellant: Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd, Chennai.
• Respondents: Fathima; Bairose; Reshma Minor (represented by mother and next friend); Sagurvan; Satheesh.
• The appeal (CMA SR No.138578 of 2024) filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenges the judgment and decree dated 12‑01‑2024 rendered in MCOP No.5148 of 2019 by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Chief Court of Small Causes), Chennai.
• The appellant sought condonation of a 14‑day delay in filing the appeal.
• Learned counsel for respondents 1‑4 raised no objection; the court was satisfied with the affidavit supporting the delay.

Final Outcome

• The court condoned the 14‑day delay.
• The registry was directed to number the appeal immediately, provided the papers are in order, and to list the matter for admission on the same day.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance