Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 30530/2026 filed by Sohom Shipping Pvt. Ltd against New India Assurance Co. Ltd & another, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 24‑07‑2026 of the National Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission (NC/IA No. 13684/2025).
  • The matter was listed for hearing on 17‑09‑2026 before Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Petitioner's counsel comprised Legal Options (AOR Mr. Amol Chitale) and advocates Ms. Sonia Dube, Ms. Kanchan Yadav, Mr. Aditya Sidhra, Ms. Saumya Sharma, Mr. Chiranjeev Singh.
  • The petition sought permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures under IA No. 259755/2026 and to obtain interim relief against the NCDRC order.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that a notice be issued to the respondents.
  • Petitioner's counsel was permitted to serve counsel for the first respondent‑Insurance Company.
  • An interim stay was granted on the impugned NCDRC order dated 24‑07‑2026, effective until further orders.
  • Permission was accorded to file additional documents, facts, and annexures as sought in IA No. 259755/2026.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Shipping‑Insurance Dispute