Case Name: Sreejith K.S. vs. IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd
Petition Type: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.25258/2026
Origin: Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 06-01-2026 in MACA No.249/2022 passed by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam
Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
Case/Order No.: SLP (Civil) Diary No.25258/2026
Date of Order: 26-05-2026
Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih
Parties Involved
Petitioner: Sreejith K.S.
Respondent: IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd
Petitioner’s Counsel: Mr. Sugam Agrawal, Adv.; Mr. A. Karthik, AOR; Ms. Smrithi Suresh, Adv.; Ms. Veera Mahuli, Adv.; Ms. Nanditha S, Adv.
Respondent’s Counsel: Mr. Gopal Singh, AOR
Issues / Allegations / Violations
The petitioner challenges the impugned judgment and order dated 06.01.2026 of the High Court of Kerala (MACA No.249/2022).
The primary relief sought is condonation of delay in filing the Special Leave Petition.
No substantive substantive allegations beyond procedural delay are detailed.
Findings & Observations
The Supreme Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
The Court ordered that a notice be issued to the respondent.
Dasti service (service by hand) was permitted, with steps for service to be completed within one week.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
The Court directed the respondent’s counsel, Mr. Gopal Singh, to appear on behalf of IFFCO Tokio or inform the respondent of the pendency of the petition and the order.
The petitioner is to serve a copy of the petition to the respondent’s counsel immediately.
The notice shall state that the respondent must file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.
The matter is to be listed together with SLP (Civil) Diary No.25252/2026 on 03‑08‑2026.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Respondent’s counsel must appear and ensure the respondent files the required counter‑affidavit.
Petitioner must ensure service of the petition copy to the respondent’s counsel without delay.
Dasti service steps must be completed within one week of the order.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The order dated 26‑05‑2026 condones the filing delay, issues notice, permits Dasti service, and sets procedural directions as outlined above.
The case will be heard on 03‑08‑2026 alongside SLP (Civil) Diary No.25252/2026.
All parties are bound to comply with the directions for service, appearance, and filing of counter‑affidavit as stipulated.
