United India Insurance Delay Condoned, 75% Paid

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: United India Insurance Company Limited filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 31078/2026 challenging the final judgment and order dated 13‑11‑2025 of the High Court of Chhatisgarh (MAC No. 1269/2023) in favor of respondents Devkumari & Ors.
• Respondents: Devkumari & Ors.
• Nature of Application: IA No. 181594/2026 – condonation of delay in filing IA No. 181593/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.
• Counsel for Petitioner: Ms. Awantika Manohar (AOR through VC).
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva (Partial Court Working Days Bench).
• Key Submission: Petitioner‑Insurance Company had already deposited 75 % of the award amount before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.

Final Outcome

1. Delay in filing the interim application is condoned.

2. The Court orders that a notice be issued, returnable within eight weeks.

3. Recovery of the remaining 25 % of the compensation amount from United India Insurance shall remain stayed until the next date of hearing.

Topics: Insurance Claim, Court Order