Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 04-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Regional Director Employees of State Insurance Corporation (SIC) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 14916‑14918/2026, arising from the High Court of Gujarat’s final judgment and order dated 09‑08‑2023 in FA Nos. 221/2005, 222/2005 and 223/2005.
  • Respondent: Chief Officer, represented by counsel Udit Gupta of M/S. Udit Kishan & Associates (AOR).
  • The petitions seek exemption from filing a copy/counter‑affidavit of the impugned judgment.
  • Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Brijesh Kumar Tamber (AOR), Mr. Vinay Singh Bist, Adv. Mr. Yashu Rustagi, Adv. Mr. Sahas Bhasin, Adv. Mr. Gurpreet Singh. Counsel for respondent: Mr. Udit Gupta, Adv., M/S. Udit Kishan & Associates (AOR).

Order

1. The Court adjourned the matter on the petitioner's request for additional time to file a counter‑affidavit.

2. The counter‑affidavit must be filed within four weeks from the date of this order.

3. Any rejoinder, if filed, must be submitted before the next hearing.

4. The next date of hearing is fixed for 03‑09‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • The proceedings are postponed; the petitioner must file a counter‑affidavit within the stipulated four‑week period, and the case will resume on 3 September 2026.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance