Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18‑Sep‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Sateesh Vishnubhakthulas (Petitioner) represented by Advocates K. Sita Rama Rao, Rahul Singh, Rohan Chowdary, Shree Pal Singh (AOR).
  • Respondents: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Others, represented by Ms. Mrinal Gopal Elker (AOR).
  • Petition Numbers: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 14414‑14415/2026.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Petition for special leave to appeal filed in the Supreme Court; service of notice to respondents is under consideration.
  • Service Details: Respondent No.1 was served on 02‑Jun‑2026 but has not filed a counter‑affidavit.
  • Counsel Instructions: Petitioner's lead counsel, Mr. K. Sita Rama Rao, submitted that Respondent No.3 has been served; the Registry is to verify this service.

Order Details

  • Respondent No.1 is duly represented; however, due to the absence of a counter‑affidavit, the Court grants a final one‑week extension to file the counter‑affidavit. Failure to do so will result in the opportunity being declined.
  • The petitioner’s counsel is directed to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars for service on Respondent No.2 within one week.
  • If verification confirms service of Respondent No.3, the process will continue as per procedural rules; otherwise, the petitioner must again file fresh particulars for service on Respondent No.3 within a week.
  • The matter is listed for a further hearing on 28‑Oct‑2026 to address any outstanding service issues.
  • The Registrar’s order is digitally signed by Rupam Dhamija on 18‑Sep‑2026 at 16:47:38 IST (Signature Not Verified).

Final Outcome

  • Respondent No.1 receives a one‑week deadline to submit a counter‑affidavit; non‑compliance will lead to dismissal of that opportunity.
  • Petitioner's counsel must re‑serve Respondent No.2 and, if necessary, Respondent No.3 within the stipulated timeframes.
  • The case will return to the Court on 28‑Oct‑2026 for further directions based on compliance with the service requirements.

Topics: Court Procedure, Service of Notice, Insurance Litigation