Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Preeti & Ors., represented by Advocate Himanshu Sharma (AOR).
- Respondents: United India Insurance Limited Company & Ors., represented by a team of advocates including A. K. De, Ms. Ananya De, Mr. S. Prakash, Mr. Chandrakanta Sahoo, and Mr. Pramit Saxena (AOR).
- The matter concerned Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 16628‑16629/2026, filed before the Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat.
- The bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria, and Ms. Anitha Shenoy, with senior advocate Mr. Sahil Tagotra and other counsel present.
- The proceedings addressed an exemption from filing a copy/counter‑copy of the impugned judgment (IA No. 126970/2026) and permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures (IA No. 126971/2026).
Final Outcome
- The Court observed that the parties did not reach a settlement.
- Accordingly, the matter was ordered to be returned to the Registry for listing before the Court for further hearing.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance