Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 23-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Anand Kumar Singh (Petitioner) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.13358‑13359/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 19‑06‑2025 in MAC No.1701/2017 and MAC No.474/2018 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
- Respondents: United India Insurance Company Limited and others (Respondents No.1‑5). Respondent No.1 represented by Mr. A.K. De, Adv. (Through VC) and Mr. Pramit Saxena, AoR; Respondents No.2‑5 are claimants belonging to one family.
- Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Anand Shankar Jha, AoR; for respondents – as above. Amicus Curiae appointed: Mr. Karl Rustomkhan, AoR.
- Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.
Order
1. The Court notes that the Amicus Curiae, Mr. Karl Rustomkhan, was erroneously recorded as assisting respondents No.3‑5.
2. The correct assignment is to assist respondents No.2‑5, who are the claimants belonging to one family.
3. The amendment is ordered accordingly.
4. As prayed for by counsel for Respondent No.1 (Insurance Company), the matter is to be listed on 29‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The Amicus Curiae’s assistance is now officially directed to respondents No.2‑5, and the case will be listed for further hearing on 29‑09‑2026.
Topics: Procedural Order, Amicus Curiae Assignment