Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 25-06-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: P.A. Mathew @ Thankachan & Ors (Petition for Special Leave to Appeal, SLP (C) No.12697/2026).
  • Respondent: Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Nishad L.s., Advocate‑on‑Record.
  • Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Anuj Bhandari, Advocate‑on‑Record.
  • Registrar presiding: Sh. Vishal.
  • Service of notice on the sole respondent was completed on 16‑04‑2026.
  • The respondent was granted a final two‑week period to file a counter affidavit. If filed, it will be taken on record; otherwise, no further opportunity to file will be allowed.
  • After the two‑week deadline expires, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court in accordance with the applicable rules.
  • The order was digitally signed by Registrar Rupam Dhamija on 25‑06‑2026 at 16:33:28 IST.

Final Outcome

  • Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd must submit a counter affidavit within two weeks of 16‑04‑2026 or lose the right to file one, after which the case will be scheduled for hearing before the Supreme Court.

Topics: Court Procedure, Insurance Litigation