SC Grants Appeal Over United India Insurance

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-06-2026

Case Overview

• Civil Appeal No. 8714/2026 (Special Leave to Appeal) filed by Shankar Dutt against United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors., arising from the impugned judgment and order dated 19‑12‑2019 passed by the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital in AFO No. 151/2012.
• Petitioner's counsel: Ms. Ashwani Garg, Adv. Vijay Kumar, AOR. Respondents' counsel: Mr. Viresh B. Saharya, AOR; Mr. Ranjan Kumar Pandey, AOR; Mr. K.K. Bhat, Adv.
• The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria (who pronounced the reportable judgment) and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.

Final Outcome

• Leave was granted and the appeal was allowed as per the signed reportable judgment.
• All pending applications in the matter were disposed of.
• The reportable judgment was signed by Deputy Registrar Anita Malhotra on 24‑06‑2026 at 16:32:01 IST.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Litigation