SC Quashes HC Order: Jha vs Oriental

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)

Order Date: 27 July 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant Prabhakar Jha vs Respondent M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
• Origin: Appeal under Special Leave Petition (C) No. 35975/2025 against the Delhi High Court judgment and order dated 28 March 2025 in FAO No. 117/2024.
• Counsel: For petitioner Ms. Pratima Nain Lakra (AOR); for respondents Mr. Ranjan Kumar Pandey (AOR), Mr. Sandeep Bisht, Adv., Mr. Prarabdh Tiwari, Adv., Ms. Arushi Kulshrestha (AOR), Mr. Ashish Pandey (AOR).
• Court: Bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
• Observations: The Court noted that the appellant had explained the inordinate delay, which was not attributable to him, and therefore found merit in setting aside the impugned order.

Final Outcome

• The Delhi High Court order dated 28‑03‑2025 is quashed and set aside.
• FAO No. 117/2024 is restored to its original number.
• Parties are directed to appear before the High Court on 17 August 2026 for a fresh, expeditious hearing on merits.
• The appeal is disposed of; any pending applications are also disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance