Reliance General Insurer Granted Extension to Ascertain Heirs

Authority: Registrar Court, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 12-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Reliance General Insurer Company Limited (Petitioner) filed IA No. 175727/2025 seeking exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
• Respondents: Nisha @ Balkesh & Ors (Respondent Nos. 1‑5).
• Service Status: Complete service to Respondents 1‑3 and 5, yet none entered appearance. Service to Respondent No. 4 was incomplete.
• Development: Counsel for the petitioner informed the Court that Respondent No. 4 had passed away; time is required to determine the legal heirs.

Final Outcome

• The Court granted the petitioner time until 26.10.2026 to take appropriate steps to ascertain the legal heirs of Respondent No. 4.
• The matter was listed again for hearing on 23.11.2026.
• The order was digitally signed by Divyanshi Mishra on 12 Oct 2026 at 16:19:30 IST (Signature Not Verified).
• A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance