Case Details

  • Case Name: Firoza Bibi vs The Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India.
  • Diary No.: 25722/2026 (Special Leave Petition – Civil).
  • Origin: Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 20-08-2025 in MA No. 571/2017 passed by the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi.
  • Order Date: 26-05-2026.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Firoza Bibi.
  • Respondents: The Oriental Insurance Company Limited & others (ORS.).
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Subhro Sanyal, AOR Ms. Anki Kashyap, Adv. Ms. Nitu Sharma.
  • Counsel for Respondent(s): Not specified in the record.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The petitioner seeks condonation of delay in filing the petition.
  • The petitioner requests four weeks’ time to file relevant documents concerning the holding of an inquiry by the investigating officer on the point of the insurance policy.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court, after hearing counsel, considered the petitioner's request for additional time to produce documents.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • The Court grants the petitioner a four‑week period to file the relevant documents regarding the inquiry by the investigating officer.
  • The matter is to be listed thereafter for further proceedings.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • The petitioner must produce the requested documents within the four‑week timeframe as directed by the Court.
  • Subsequent listing will determine any further actions or compliance requirements.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The order formally condones the delay in filing and provides a four‑week extension for document submission.
  • The case is scheduled for further listing, indicating continued judicial oversight.