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Case Details

  • Case Name: Thirkayya & Anr. vs. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., Bailhongal & Anr.
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India, Partial Court Working Days Bench.
  • Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Civil Appeal No(s).: 12252‑12253/2025.
  • IA No.: 84996/2024 – Exemption from filing O.T.
  • Date of Order: 04‑06‑2026.

Parties Involved

  • Appellants: Thirkayya & Anr.
  • Respondents: The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., Bailhongal & Anr. (Respondent No.2 did not appear).

Order Highlights

1. Office Report dated 02.06.2026 confirms service of notice on Respondent No.2; no appearance recorded.

2. Mr. Manish Sharma (email: manishjurix@gmail.com; enrolment no.: D/2243/2006), present in Court, appointed as amicus curiae (pro bono) to assist the Court on behalf of Respondent No.2.

3. Registry directed to supply the complete paper book in digital form to the amicus curiae within one (01) week.

4. Amicus curiae to contact Respondent No.2 in writing, informing him of the petition’s pendency, the present order, his right to engage counsel of choice, and right to legal aid counsel subject to eligibility.

5. Amicus curiae to also inform the Chairperson of the concerned District Legal Services Authority of the respondent’s rights.

6. Amicus curiae to file a compliance affidavit before the next date of listing.

7. Clarified that the amicus curiae will continue to assist the Court even if Respondent No.2 later engages a duly appointed counsel.

8. Registry instructed to communicate this order to all concerned immediately.

9. Registry to print the name of the amicus curiae in the cause list.

10. Next listing date set for 12.08.2026.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Court’s order appoints an amicus curiae, mandates digital provision of case documents, and sets procedural steps to ensure Respondent No.2’s rights are protected and compliance is recorded before the next hearing.