SC Condones 860-Day Delay, Dismisses Premwati Appeal

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 48209/2026 filed by Premwati & Ors against The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
• Origin: Arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 02-01-2024 in FAFO No. 1467/2003 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
• Interim Applications: IA No. 241471/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing IA No. 241468/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.
• Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Prateek Kumar (Advocate on Record), Mr. Devansh Rai (AOR), Ms. Teesha (Advocate). No counsel listed for the Respondent.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.

Order Details

1. The petition was filed 860 days beyond the prescribed period; the Court, taking a compassionate view, condoned the delay.

2. After reviewing the submissions and material on record, the Court found no sufficient ground to interfere with the award passed by the High Court.

3. Consequently, the Special Leave Petition is dismissed.

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

Final Outcome

• The High Court’s award remains untouched; the petition is dismissed, and the delay is formally condoned.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Litigation, Supreme Court Orders