Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 06-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: MANGLESHE DEAD THR. LRS.
  • Respondents: DHAMTI & ORS., including contesting respondent No.5 – The New India Insurance Company Limited.
  • Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 37103‑37104/2025, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 07-11-2025 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh (RP No. 477/2022, MA No. 279/2004).
  • Interlocutory Applications: IA No. 331804/2025 – exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment; IA No. 331805/2025 – exemption from filing O.T.
  • Hearing Date: 06-08-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Ms. Ruchika Rathi, AoR Mr. Deepak Biswas, Adv. Mr. Mayank Rai, Adv. Mr. Siddharth Swain.
  • No counsel appeared for the contesting respondent No.5 (The New India Insurance Company Limited) despite notice being served.

Order Details

1. The Court notes that notice was served on The New India Insurance Company Limited but no appearance was made on its behalf.

2. The Court deems it appropriate that the learned counsel for the petitioner shall serve the Standing Counsel for respondent No.5 – The New India Insurance Company Limited.

3. The service must be effected within one week of this order.

4. The matter is listed for further hearing on 22-09-2026.

Final Outcome

  • Petitioner's counsel is directed to serve the standing counsel of The New India Insurance Company Limited within one week, and the case will be heard again on 22‑09‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance