Authority: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack

Order Date: 23-Sep-2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd., Cuttack.
  • Respondents: Lopamudra Das & Others.
  • Application: IA No.1102 of 2025 filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 seeking condonation of a 134‑day delay in preferring an appeal.
  • Proceedings: Heard by Justice G. Satpathy; appellant counsel Mr. Pratyush Ranjan Sinha and Mr. Mahitosh Sinha appeared; respondents did not appear despite notice.
  • The court considered the reasons stated in the IA and found the delay acceptable for condonation.

Final Outcome

  • The court condoned the 134‑day delay, disposed IA No.1102 of 2025, and ordered the appeal to proceed.
  • The order was digitally signed by Jr. Stenographer Jayakrushna Dash on 23‑Sep‑2026 at 19:56:36.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance