Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 22-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Dhanapal & Anr (Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.26895/2026) challenging the High Court of Madras judgment dated 30‑Nov‑2022 in CMA No.3259/2021 (HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd. vs. Sugasini (deceased) & Ors.).
- Respondents: HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & Anr.
- Interlocutory applications: IA No.198495/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing IA No.198475/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.
- Hearing held on 22‑Jul‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
- Counsel for petitioners: Mr. KV Jagdishvaran, Ms. G. Indira, AOR Mr. P Gandepan, Ms. Yashi Jain, Ms. Anjali Singh, Mr. Sachin. Counsel for respondents not appearing; Mr. Vishal Meghwal usually represents HDFC ERGO.
Final Outcome
- The Court condoned the delay in filing IA No.198475/2026 (Reason noted as “Signature Not Verified”).
- Issued a notice to be returned by 07‑Sep‑2026.
- Directed that Mr. Vishal Meghwal be requested to appear or be informed of the petition and the order, and to make alternative arrangements.
- Permitted Dasti service; steps for service to be completed within one week.
- Petitioners ordered to serve a copy of the petition to respondent’s counsel immediately.
- Notice to mention that respondent No.2 must file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next listing date.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Litigation, Procedural Orders