Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 28-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: M Swetha Keerthi & Ors; Respondents: The Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd & Anr.
  • The petition is Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 8738/2026, heard on 28 September 2026.
  • Service of notice to Respondent No.1 was completed on 29 May 2026; respondent’s counsel Kshitij Mittal submitted vakalatnama, pending verification by the Registry.
  • Petitioner's counsel, Anil Kumar (AOR), filed an affidavit with proof of publication concerning Respondent No.2 and sought condonation of delay; the court found the filing defective and directed cure within one week.
  • Opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit for Respondent No.1 was declined.

Final Outcome

  • Registry to verify and update vakalatnama for Respondent No.1.
  • Petitioner's affidavit must be corrected and re‑filed within one week.
  • Matter listed for further hearing on 13 October 2026.
  • A copy of this record of proceedings to be furnished to the respondent’s advocate‑on‑record.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance