Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Zeeshan Ali (Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 33166/2026) challenging the High Court of Madras judgment dated 03‑04‑2025 in CMA No.820/2022 titled “Zeeshan Ali vs. N. Shan​mugam & Anr.”
  • Respondent: Bajaj Alliance General Insurance Company Limited (and others).
  • Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. T. Harish Kumar (AOR), Mr. Shubham Kothari, Mrs. Aiyush Daga, Mr. Shubham P. Chopra.
  • The petition sought condonation of delay in filing and exemption from filing O.T.

Order Details

1. The Court condoned the delay raised by the petitioner.

2. The Court directed that a notice be issued, returnable on 07‑09‑2026.

3. Dasti service was permitted; steps for service to be completed within one week.

4. The notice must state that respondents are required to file their counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.

5. The order was digitally signed by Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master Rajni Mukhi on 21‑07‑2026 at 19:09:01 IST (signature not verified).

Final Outcome

  • Delay in filing is condoned; the case proceeds with a notice to be returned by 7 September 2026, Dasti service allowed, and respondents mandated to file counter‑affidavit and IA replies before the next hearing.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance