Supreme Court Condones Delay – United India Insurance

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 51479/2026 filed by Sanjay Das seeking condonation of delay in filing.
• Respondents: United India Insurance Company Limited & others.
• Origin: The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 16-03-2026 in MACAPP No. 708/2018 passed by the Gauhati High Court.
• Court Composition: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.
• Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Akhilesh Lal, Adv.; Mr. Ananta Prasad Mishra, AOR; Ms. Priyanka Kashyap, Adv. No counsel listed for respondents.

Order Details

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
• It directed that a notice be issued to the respondents, which must be returned within four weeks.
• The order was recorded by Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Neetu Khajuria and Assistant Registrar Ranjana Shailey.

Final Outcome

• Delay in filing the petition is formally condoned.
• Respondents are required to file their response to the notice within a four‑week period.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Litigation, Procedural Order