Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 30908/2026 filed by The United India Insurance Company Limited.
  • Respondents: Renu & Ors.
  • Origin: Impugned final judgment and order dated 29-01-2026 in FAO No. 4035/2017 passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh.
  • Related Applications: IA No. 169667/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing IA No. 169666/2026 and exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Hearing Date: 28 July 2026.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Aditya Kumar, Adv.; Ms. Ila Nath, Adv.; Mr. Yash Kotak, AOR.

Order

1. Delay in filing IA No. 169666/2026 is condoned.

2. The Court finds no sufficient ground to interfere with the impugned judgment under Article 136 of the Constitution of India; consequently, the Special Leave Petition is dismissed.

3. Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court dismisses the Special Leave Petition, upholding the High Court’s judgment dated 29 January 2026, while condoning the procedural delay raised by the petitioner.

Topics: Supreme Court, Insurance, Legal Dispute