Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21-09-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioners – Tara Yadav & Ors.; Respondents – Branch Manager New India Assurance Company Limited & Ors.; additionally State of Madhya Pradesh (respondent No.4).
- Nature of Proceeding: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.6390/2024 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19-12-2023 in MA No.2175/2023 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat at Jabalpur.
- Procedural Background: Interim order dated 18-03-2024 was issued and has been extended repeatedly. Various IA numbers (64967/2024, 269420/2025, 269417/2025, 6389/2025) pertain to exemptions from filing and permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
- Current Issue: Respondent No.4 – State of Madhya Pradesh – despite being directed to file a counter affidavit by 18.08.2026, has not filed the affidavit and counsel was absent.
- Court Observations: Ms. Mrinal Gopal Elker, learned Standing Counsel for the State of Madhya Pradesh, will inform the concerned counsel to appear on behalf of the State. The Court, exercising last indulgence, lists the matter for hearing on 14.10.2026 and directs that a detailed counter affidavit be placed on record by respondent No.4.
Final Outcome
- The Court orders the State of Madhya Pradesh (respondent No.4) to file a detailed counter affidavit and sets the next hearing for 14-10-2026. The interim order dated 18-03-2024 continues to remain effective until the next date of listing.
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