Case Details

  • Case Name: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Bina Devi & Anr
  • Court: Supreme Court of India
  • Diary No.: 28447/2026 (Special Leave Petition – Civil)
  • Date of Order: 22 May 2026
  • Reference: Impugned judgment dated 13 Oct 2025 in MACAPP No.91/2020 of Gauhati High Court

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
  • Respondents: Bina Devi & Anr
  • Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Pradeep Gaur, Mr. Amit Gaur, Ms. Sweta Sinha, Ms. Kaartikey Parashar, Mr. Rameshwar Prasad Goyal
  • Registrar: Rajni Mukhi (with Anu Bhalla, Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition seeks to challenge the Gauhati High Court’s final judgment and order dated 13‑10‑2025 in MACAPP No.91/2020.
  • The petitioner requested Special Leave to Appeal against the High Court decision.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court heard the petitioner’s counsel and noted the delay in filing, which was subsequently condoned.
  • After considering the contentions, the Court found no substantive ground to grant Special Leave.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • No monetary penalty or settlement was imposed.
  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed on merits.
  • Any pending applications, if existent, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • No further compliance measures or corrective actions were directed beyond the dismissal.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Supreme Court dismisses the Special Leave Petition, thereby upholding the Gauhati High Court’s order in MACAPP No.91/2020.
  • The High Court judgment remains effective and enforceable.