SC Refers New India Insurance Petition Back

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: H.P. Prasad and another (Anr.) filed a Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.20968/2024 against Respondent New India Insurance Co. Ltd. (IA No.122470/2024) seeking relief; the petition was consolidated for delay in filing.
• Respondent: New India Insurance Co. Ltd., a public sector general insurance company.
• Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan and Ms. Kaveeta Wadia presided; Senior Advocate Vaibhav Mishra appeared for petitioners; counsel for respondents listed.
• Proceedings: The matter was heard on 22 August 2026; no settlement was reached between the parties.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered that the matter be referred back to the appropriate bench for further consideration.
• The case was listed for the next hearing on 19 November 2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance