Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Shaik Shajida Begum & Ors.; Respondents: The Divisional Manager, Oriental Insurance Co Ltd & Anr.
  • Applications: IA No. 267933/2024 (condonation of delay), IA No. 267927/2024 (setting aside abatement), IA No. 267923/2024 (substitution).
  • Hearing held on 17-08-2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar (in chamber).
  • Issues: Delay in filing applications to set aside abatement of proceedings against Respondent No.2; request to permit legal heirs of Respondent No.2 to be recorded.

Final Outcome

  • Court condoned the delay in filing the three applications.
  • The abatement of proceedings is set aside.
  • Legal heirs of Respondent No.2 are allowed to be brought on record.
  • Parties directed to file an amended memo of parties within two weeks.
  • All three IAs (267933/2024, 267927/2024, 267923/2024) are disposed.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance