Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 11426/2023 filed by Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd against A K Muthachari & Ors.; the listed matter is SLP(C) No. 14013/2023 (IV‑A) concerning applications for substitution, abatement, and condonation of delay in filing applications on IA Nos. 144821‑144823/2025.
- Service of notice was effected on respondents No.2 and No.3 by dasti (hand‑delivery) on 20‑02‑2025, but neither respondent entered an appearance.
- The petitioner’s counsel, Ms. Prerna Mehta, was instructed to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars for service on the legal representatives of the deceased respondent No.1 within one week, as a last opportunity.
- The court allowed dasti service as prayed for and directed that an affidavit confirming dasti service be filed within two weeks.
Final Outcome
- If the petitioner complies with the fresh service and affidavit requirements, the court will issue notice immediately and list the matter for hearing on 14‑08‑2026.
- If compliance is not achieved, the registry will forward the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Judge in chambers for further directions.
Topics: Service Procedure, Insurance Litigation