Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.13545/2026 filed by Alibhai Hashambhai Sumara & Ors. against New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and another respondent, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 10‑09‑2025 in RFA No.249/2022 of the Gujarat High Court.
  • Bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.
  • Learned counsel for petitioners: Mr. Udian Sharma (AoR), Mr. Manav Mitra, Ms. Subhika Joshi, Mr. Sahil Saraswat, Ms. Harsha Sadhwani.
  • Learned counsel for respondents: Mr. Sanathana Bhaarath (AoR) for respondent No.1, Mr. S.L. Gupta and Mrs. Deevi Kiranmaye for respondent No.2.

Order

1. The Court, acting on the prayer of respondent No.1 (New India Assurance), directed that the matter be listed for hearing on 30‑11‑2026.

2. The Court recorded that respondent No.2 has been reported deceased; petitioners submitted that no liability for compensation is attached to him, and therefore no further steps are required concerning that party.

Final Outcome

  • The appeal is scheduled to be heard on 30‑11‑2026; no procedural action is required against the deceased respondent No.2.

Topics: Insurance, Legal Proceedings