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