Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal, Deletes Appellant

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-09-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellants – Smt. Manika Paul & Ors.; Respondents – The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
• Civil Appeal No. 6909/2015 filed by the appellants against the respondents.
• Interlocutory Application (IA) No. 32034/2022 sought deletion of appellant No. 3 from the array of parties.
• Hearing conducted on 16-09-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.
• Counsel for appellants: Mr. Kundan Kumar Mishra, AOR Mr. Ratnesh Kumar; Counsel for respondents: Mr. Abhishek K. Gola, Mr. Viresh B. Saharya, AOR Mr. Anshul, among others.

Final Outcome

• IA No. 32034/2022 is allowed, deleting appellant No. 3 from the parties, at the risk of the appellants.
• The appeal is dismissed by a signed non‑reportable order.
• Any pending applications, if any, are stood disposed of.
• Order signed by Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (RAJNI MUKHI) on 23‑09‑2026 at 18:28:54 IST.

Topics: Court Order, Insurance Litigation