United India Insurance: Counter Affidavit Deadline

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitlung

Order Date: 30-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: R. Bharathi (petitioner) represented by Mr. Vipin Nair (AOR) and Mr. Aditya Narendranath (Advocate).
• Respondents: M/S United India Insurance Company Limited & others, represented by Mr. Aditya Kumar (Advocate), Mr. Yash Kotak (AOR), and Mr. Viresh B. Saharya (AOR).
• Nature of proceeding: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 16109‑16110/2026 filed before the Supreme Court.
• Background: The Court previously issued an order on 13.10.2023 in T.P. (C) No. 2090/2019 where none of the respondents appeared.
• Service status: Service to respondents 2 and 3 is complete but they have not entered appearance; notice to respondent 4 returned “Unclaimed” and is deemed complete per the judgment in K. Bhaskaran Vs. Sankaran Vaidhyan Balan (1999) 7 SCC 510.
• Filings: Counter affidavit already filed on behalf of respondent 5.

Final Outcome

• The Court directs that a counter affidavit on behalf of respondent 1 must be filed on or before 13.08.2026.
• After filing, the matter shall be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court.
• No further directions were issued regarding respondents 2, 3, and 4 beyond noting their non‑appearance and deemed service completion.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Insurance