Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 36684/2026 filed by Rita Sahyogi & Ors against The New India Assurance Company Ltd & Ors.
  • Origin: Arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 12-10-2022 in FAFO No. 1370/2021 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
  • Interim Applications: IA No. 225577/2026 – condonation of delay in filing; IA No. 225580/2026 – condonation of delay in refiling/curing the defects; IA No. 225579/2026 – exemption from filing O.T.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Sharve Singh (Senior Advocate), Ms. Sthavi Asthana (AOR), Ms. Vineeta Singh (Advocate), Mr. Prakhar Singh (Advocate).
  • Counsel for Respondents: Not specified in the record.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.

Final Outcome

  • The Court directed that notice be issued on the applications seeking condonation of delay as well as on the Special Leave Petition.
  • The matter is returnable in eight weeks from the date of this order.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance