Supreme Court Grants Extension – United India

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petition No. 21007/2021 filed by N. Prathap seeking special leave to appeal against United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and another respondent.
• Hearing held on 22 July 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan (in chamber); counsel for petitioner was Mr. Anilendra Pandey, respondent counsel included Mr. Pradeep Gaur, Adv. Amit Gaur, Adv. Kaartikey Parashar, Adv. Rameshwar Prasad Goyal.
• The Court noted that despite an earlier order dated 29 October 2025, the petitioner’s counsel had not taken fresh steps nor furnished required particulars concerning the unserved respondent No. 2.

Final Outcome

• Justice Mahadevan granted the petitioner a further four‑week period to comply with the 29‑Oct‑2025 order by taking fresh steps and furnishing the requisite particulars.
• Failure to comply within the stipulated period will result in automatic dismissal of the petition against the unserved respondent, without further reference to the Court.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance