Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 27995/2026 filed by Shri Ram General Insurance Company Ltd (Petitioner) against the impugned final judgment and order dated 15‑06‑2026 in CMA(MD) No. 1428/2025 passed by the Madras High Court, Madurai Bench.
  • Respondents: Kiruthika & Anr.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Anuj Bhandari (Advocate on Record), Jahanvi Bhardwaj, Ishu Bhardwaj.
  • No counsel listed for respondents.
  • The Court observed that similar issues are under consideration in SLP(C) No. 8269/2025 and SLP(C) No. 242/2026.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered notice to be issued to the respondents.
  • The petitions were directed to be tagged with the aforesaid related SLPs.
  • Execution of the impugned High Court order dated 15‑06‑2026 was stayed pending further proceedings.

Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Insurance Sector, Court Order Stay