Reliance General Insurance SLPs Dismissed by SC

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd (petitioner) vs Vinder Kumar & Ors (respondents).
• Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 51772/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 23‑07‑2018 in MACAPP No. 62/2012 and Contempt Case No. 638/2023 of the High Court of Delhi.
• Relief sought: Condonation of delay in filing IA No. 289805/2026 and exemption from filing copy/counter‑claim of the impugned judgment.
• Hearing date: 16‑10‑2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Joy Basu, Sr. Adv.; Mr. Anoop George, Adv.; Ms. Prerna Mehta, AOR. No counsel listed for respondents.

Final Outcome

1. Delay in filing the petition is condoned.

2. The Court is not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s July 2018 judgment; both special leave petitions are dismissed.

3. The petitioner may raise all points available to it in defence in the ongoing contempt proceedings.

4. Any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance