Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Dilip Kumar filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 5542‑5544/2026 challenging judgments dated 24‑07‑2024 (MACAPP No. 1070/2018, MACAPP No. 27/2023) and 04‑12‑2024 (RP No. 410/2024) of the Delhi High Court.
- Respondents: National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Others; respondent No.2 has not entered appearance despite service.
- Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
- Counsel: Petitioner's team led by Sr. Adv. Surendra Nath; Respondent's team led by Ms. Meenakshi Midha and others.
Order Details
1. Ms. Harshita Choubey (AOR No.D/6402/2017, email choubey.harshita@gmail.com) appointed as amicus curiae (pro bono) to assist the Court on the issue.
2. Ms. Choubey also to assist respondent No.2, informing him of the pendency, his right to counsel, and right to legal aid.
3. Registry directed to supply the complete paper book in digital form to the amicus within one week.
4. Amicus to contact respondent No.2 in writing and also liaise with the Chairman of the concerned District Legal Services Authority to convey his rights.
5. Amicus may continue assistance even if respondent is represented by counsel.
6. Registry to communicate this order to all concerned immediately and print the amicus’s name in the cause list.
7. Cause list to be updated for 09‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court formally appointed Ms. Harshita Choubey as amicus curiae for the NI appeal, mandated the Registry to provide digital case materials promptly, and issued procedural directions to ensure respondent No.2 is informed of his procedural rights, thereby facilitating continued assistance to the Court.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Amicus Curiae, Insurance