Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)
Order Date: 05‑08‑2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 614/2026 filed by Shikant Trimbak Pawar (petitioner) against the Branch Manager, New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors. (respondents).
- The matter was called for hearing on 5 August 2026.
- Respondent had filed a counter‑affidavit; service on respondent No. 2 was deemed complete by order dated 27 May 2026, but no appearance was made.
- Counsel for the petitioner requested additional time to effect service on respondent No. 3.
Final Outcome
- The Court grants a one‑week period, as a last opportunity, to the petitioner to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars for service on respondent No. 3.
- Dasti service is permitted as prayed for; an affidavit of dasti service must be filed within two weeks.
- If the petitioner complies, a notice will be issued immediately and the matter will be listed for hearing on 11 September 2026.
- If compliance is not achieved, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Judge in Chambers for necessary directions.
- A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Service of Notice