Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Original Jurisdiction (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, In Chamber)
Order Date: 14‑07‑2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. 2684/2025 filed by Surbhi Agarwal & Anr (petitioner) against United India Insurance Company Ltd. and others (respondents).
- The matter was listed for hearing on 14‑07‑2026 before Justice Sanjay Karol.
- Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Divya Roy (AOR). Counsel for respondents: Mr. Pradeep Gaur, Adv. Amit Gaur, Adv. Kaartikey Parashar, Adv. Rameshwar Prasad Goyal, AOR; Mrs. Priya Puri, AOR.
- The issue concerned service of notice on Respondent No. 2 and pending interlocutory applications.
Order Details
1. Fresh steps for service on Respondent No. 2 must be completed within six (06) weeks; failure will lead to automatic dismissal of the Transfer Petition for non‑prosecution without further reference to the Court.
2. If service is effected within the stipulated period, a fresh notice shall be issued, returnable on 18‑09‑2026.
3. Dasti service is expressly permitted.
4. The notice must state that Respondent No. 2 is required to file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.
5. The Transfer Petition is adjourned to 18‑09‑2026, subject to compliance with the peremptory order placed on the file.
Final Outcome
- The petition remains pending, with a conditional adjournment to 18‑09‑2026; non‑compliance with the six‑week service requirement will result in its automatic dismissal.
Topics: Service of Notice, Civil Procedure, Insurance Litigation