Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 15-Oct-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: United India Insurance Co. Ltd (insurer); Respondent: Punjab State Electricity Board (power utility).
  • Civil Appeal No. 10317/2011 filed by United India Insurance was dismissed by the Court on 22 Feb 2024.
  • Two Interlocutory Applications (IA No. 317212/2026 and IA No. 41073/2026) were filed seeking permission to withdraw the amount deposited in the Suitor’s Fund.
  • The amount in the Suitor’s Fund arose from the pending civil appeal.

Final Outcome

  • IA No. 317212/2026 is allowed; the Registry is directed to disburse the amount deposited in the Suitor’s Fund in favour of Punjab State Electricity Board.
  • IA No. 41073/2026 is dismissed.
  • All miscellaneous applications are disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Fund Withdrawal