Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: M Swetha Keerthi & Ors.; Respondents: Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd & Anr.
  • Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 8738/2026 filed; hearing held on 16 July 2026.
  • Service on Respondent No.1 was effected on 29 May 2026.
  • Respondent’s counsel, Ms Mayank Sharma, appearing for Mr Anand Sukumar (advocate‑on‑record), requested permission to file a vakalatnama within one week and a counter‑affidavit within two weeks; failure to comply will result in denial of further opportunity.
  • Petitioner's counsel sought substituted service for Respondent No.2 and was directed to file the appropriate application within two weeks.

Final Outcome

  • The Court orders vakalatnama to be filed within one week and counter affidavit within two weeks; otherwise, no further opportunity will be granted.
  • Petitioner's counsel must file an application for substituted service for Respondent No.2 within two weeks.
  • The matter is listed for the next hearing on 19 August 2026.
  • A copy of this record of proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record.

Topics: Insurance, Court Procedure