Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 12-06-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Rajbala & Anr; Respondent: National Insurance Co Ltd & Others.
- SLP (Civil) Diary No. 19993/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 11-12-2025 in FAO No. 16182/2018 of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh.
- Applications filed: IA No. 170657/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 170659/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 170658/2026 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment).
- Hearing held on 12-06-2026 before a Partial Court Working Days Bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
- Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Anil Kumar, Advocate on Record (AOR). Counsel for Respondents not listed.
Observations & Reasoning
- The Court examined the merits of the three applications concerning procedural delays and the request for exemption from filing a certified copy of the High Court judgment.
- Considering the circumstances presented, the Court found sufficient cause to entertain the delay and the exemption request.
Order
1. Delay in filing is hereby condoned.
2. Issue notice to the parties, returnable on 14.08.2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court condoned the procedural delay raised by the petitioners and directed that a notice be issued, with a return date of 14‑08‑2026, thereby allowing the proceedings to continue.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance