Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (C) No. 23074/2026 filed by Shiv Raj Yadav & Anr. against The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
  • Origin: Arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 01-07-2025 in FAFO No. 92/2013 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
  • Hearing: Conducted on 21-08-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
  • Counsel: Petitioners represented by Sr. Adv. Sharve Singh, Ms. Sthavi Asthana, AOR Ms. Vineeta Singh, Adv. Prakhar Singh; Respondent represented by Adv. Arvind Gupta (AOR).

Observations & Directions

1. The court’s office report dated 21-08-2026 indicated that notice could not be served on Respondent No. 2 because the address on record was insufficient.

2. Petitioners are allowed two weeks from the date of the order to furnish the correct address of Respondent No. 2 and to take necessary steps for service.

3. Upon receipt of a correct address, the court will issue the notice, which shall be returnable within four weeks.

4. Respondent No. 1’s advocate, Mr. Arvind Gupta, is granted three weeks to file a counter‑affidavit.

Final Outcome

  • Procedural extensions were granted: two weeks to the petitioners for address correction and three weeks to the respondent for filing a counter‑affidavit. The next steps involve issuance of the notice to Respondent No. 2 and its return within the stipulated four‑week period.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance