Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 38163/2025 filed by United India Insurance Co. Ltd against Priya & Ors., arising from the High Court of Madras judgment dated 09-12-2024 in CMA No. 1315/2022.
  • The petition sought condonation of delay in filing (IA No. 321505/2025) and relief against the High Court order directing payment by the Insurance Company and permitting recovery from respondent No.6.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Abhishek Kumar Gola and others; counsel for respondents included Mr. Rajeev Kumar Bansal and others.
  • The Court, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta, heard the matter on 22 July 2026.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, observing the peculiar facts and circumstances, declined to entertain the Special Leave Petition and dismissed it.
  • It noted that respondent No.6 has filed a separate Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court order; that petition will be considered on its own merits when presented.
  • All pending applications, if any, in the present matter were ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Court Order, Insurance