Supreme Court Removes Proforma Respondents – GIC

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Chamber)

Order Date: 01-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Rathna S M & Ors.
• Respondent: The Manager Cholamandalam M S GIC Ltd (with respondents No.2 and No.3 listed as proforma respondents).
• Petitioners sought relief against the respondent but claimed no relief against respondents No.2 and No.3, requesting their services be dispensed with.
• Counsel for petitioners submitted the request during the hearing on 01-10-2026.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered that the services of respondents No.2 and No.3 be dispensed with as they are proforma respondents.
• The Registry was directed to process the matter in accordance with the applicable rules.

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