SC Dismisses Curative Petitions vs National Insurance

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 12 October 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Phoolwati & Anr; Respondents: National Insurance Company (Insurer) & Anr.
• The matter originated as Review Petitions (C Nos. 339‑340/2026) in Civil Appeals Nos. 5421‑5422/2025.
• Curative Petitions (C Nos. 272‑273/2026) were filed seeking oral hearing and reconsideration.
• The Bench comprised the Chief Justice, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, and Justice Aravind Kumar.
• Registrars Satish Kumar Yadav and Preethi Dileep Kumar recorded the proceedings.

Final Outcome

• The application for oral hearing was rejected.
• Curative Petitions Nos. 272‑273/2026 were dismissed, citing the parameters set in Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra (2002) 4 SCC 388.
• Consequently, any pending interlocutory application in the case is deemed disposed of.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Litigation