Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13 Oct 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Geetaben & Ors.
- Respondents: United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.50827/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 23‑09‑2024 in FA No.823/2009 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad.
- Hearing: Conducted on 12 Oct 2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
- Core Issue: Whether the compensation awarded to the victim should be reduced on account of the victim’s contributory negligence.
- Procedural Matter: Petition filed after the prescribed period; the Court considered condonation of delay.
Observations & Directions
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition, subject to any just exceptions that may be taken at the time of hearing.
2. The Court directed that a notice be issued, limited to the question of reduction of compensation on account of contributory negligence of the victim.
Final Outcome
- Delay in filing is formally condoned, permitting the petition to proceed.
- A notice will be issued to examine the specific issue of compensation reduction due to contributory negligence, guiding further proceedings.
Topics: Insurance Compensation, Court Proceedings