SC Dismisses SLP Against New India Assurance

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 30-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Mithai Lal & Anr.; Respondents: The New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
• The petition sought special leave to appeal (C) No.33572/2026 against the final judgment and order dated 01‑07‑2026 rendered by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in FAFO No.1503/2004.
• The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
• Counsel for the petitioners and respondents presented arguments; the court considered whether to interfere with the High Court’s decision.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the impugned judgment and order, thereby dismissing the special leave petition.
• The court ordered that any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

Topics: Court Decision, Insurance Litigation, Special Leave Petition