Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 24509/2026 filed by Saraswati Behera & Ors against United India Insurance Co. Ltd & Anr, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 12-07-2024 in CMA No. 498/2023 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras.
  • The petition also seeks condonation of delay in filing IA No. 194591/2026 and exemption from filing O.T. in IA No. 194592/2026.
  • Counsel for the petitioner: Mr. T. Harish Kumar (AOR). Counsel for the respondent: Ms. Nanita Sharma (AOR).
  • The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted Ms. Nanita Sharma, the respondent’s AOR, time to file a vakalatnama and a counter‑affidavit.
  • The next date for listing was fixed for 03-11-2026.
  • The order was digitally signed by Court Master (SH) and Court Master (NSH) on 18-09-2026 at 18:22:18 IST.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance