Authority: Supreme Court of India (Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra & Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar)

Order Date: 16-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Nagappa (Petitioner)
  • Respondents: L & T INS. CO. LTD., & Ors. (Respondents)
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 60238/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 02-04-2026 in MFA No. 202492/2019 passed by the High Court of Karnataka at Kalaburagi.
  • Relief Sought: Condonation of delay in filing IA No. 314276/2026 and exemption from filing copy/counter‑copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Court Proceedings: The matter was called for hearing on 16‑10‑2026 before the above‑mentioned bench. Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Meenesh Dubey, Mr. Anil C. Nishani, Mr. J K Mishra, Mr. Kushal U, Mr. Muhammad Maroof, and the law firm Krishna & Nishani Law Chambers (AOR). No counsel details were provided for the respondents.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.

2. The Court directed that a notice be issued to the respondents, which must be returned within eight weeks.

3. The Court stayed the execution of the impugned order, conditional upon the petitioner depositing fifty percent (50%) of the award amount before the Tribunal.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Court Order