Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-07-2026
Case Overview: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.16402/2026 filed by Saiju against ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd & Anr., arising from a Kerala High Court judgment dated 11-02-2026. Respondent No.2 had been served but did not enter appearance.
Key Decision: The Court appointed Mr. Jatin Hooda, learned counsel (enrolment No. PH/3387/2022), as amicus curiae (pro bono) to assist on behalf of respondent No.2. The Registry was directed to supply the complete paper book in digital form to the amicus within one week. The amicus is to contact respondent No.2 in writing, inform her of the pendency of the petition, her right to engage counsel, and her right to legal aid, and also liaise with the Chairman of the concerned District Legal Services Authority. The Court clarified that the amicus will continue to assist even if respondent obtains counsel.
Final Outcome: The Registry shall communicate the order to all concerned, print the amicus’s name in the cause list, and the matter is listed for hearing on 16-09-2026.
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