Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 27-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Deepak Hada; Respondents: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. and others.
  • Appeal filed under Civil Appeal Nos. arising from Consumer Complaint No. 796/2017 before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), New Delhi.
  • The appellant sought condonation of delay (IA No. 207708/2026), permission to file additional documents (IA No. 207706/2026), and a stay of the NCDRC orders (IA No. 207709/2026).
  • NCDRC had passed orders on 11 June 2026, 6 July 2026 and 9 July 2026 rejecting the appellant’s claims.
  • The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 58(2) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and Regulation 12 of the Consumer Protection (Consumer Commission Procedure) Regulations, 2020.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing the appeal.
  • It found no sufficient ground to interfere with the NCDRC orders dated 11‑06‑2026, 06‑07‑2026 and 09‑07‑2026.
  • The appeals were dismissed and any pending applications were ordered disposed of.

Topics: Consumer Protection, Insurance