Sethia Oil Wins Substituted Service Order

Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 2579/2026 filed by Sethia Oil Industries Limited against National Insurance Company Limited and others.
• Hearing conducted before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh on 13‑07‑2026.
• Respondent No.1 sought permission to file a counter‑affidavit; the Court declined the opportunity.
• Petitioner's counsel identified defects in the application for substituted service concerning Respondent No.2 and subsequently cured those defects.

Final Outcome

• The Court allowed the petitioner's application for substituted service after the defects were cured.
• Petitioner's counsel directed to file an affidavit along with proof of publication within two weeks.
• The matter is listed again for hearing on 14‑08‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Company Dispute