Securities Appellate Tribunal
M/s. Robinhood Insurance Broker Limited vs Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India on 25 September 2026
IN THE SECURITIES APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
AT MUMBAI
Dated this the 25th day of September, 2026
CORAM : Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar, Presiding Officer Ms. Meera Swarup, Technical Member Dr. Dheeraj Bhatnagar, Technical Member IRDAI Appeal No. 006 of 2026
[Along with Misc. Application No. 11 of 2026]
BETWEEN:
M/s. Robinhood Insurance Broker Limited
501-504, Sigma, Technology Street,
Hiranandani Business Park,
Powai, Mumbai – 400 076.
….. Appellant
(By Mr. Mustafa Doctor, Senior Advocate with Ms. Maithili Parikh, Mr. Naval Sharma, Mr. Anubhav Dutta, Mr. Nabeel Malik and Ms. Mansi Tyagi, Advocates i/b Tuli & Co. for the Appellant)
AND:
Insurance
Regulatory
and
Development
Authority of India
Head Office:
Sy No. 115/1, Financial District,
Nanakramguda, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad – 500 032.
…Respondent
(By
Mr.
Mihir
Mody
with
Mr.
Aavish
Shetty,
Mr. Sudhanshuman Naruka, Mr. Vijay Chockalingam and Mr. Vignesh Narayanan, Advocates i/b. M/s. K Ashar & Co.
for the Respondent-IRDAI)
THIS APPEAL IS FILED UNDER SECTION 110(1) OF THE
INSURANCE ACT, 1938 TO QUASH AND SET ASIDE THE
COMMUNICATION DATED JULY 15, 2026 ISSUED BY THE
CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER (INTERMEDIARIES), INSURANCE
REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF INDIA
(IRDAI).
THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR HEARING THIS DAY, THE
TRIBUNAL MADE THE FOLLOWING:
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O R D E R
Per: Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar, Presiding Officer (Oral)
Mr. Mustafa Doctor, learned Senior Advocate for the appellant submitted that the impugned communication dated July 15, 2026 has been issued by the respondent without granting an opportunity of hearing.
2. On instructions, Mr. Mihir Mody, learned Advocate for the respondent submitted that the appellant shall be granted an opportunity of hearing. His submission is placed on record.
3. Accordingly, the impugned communication issued by the respondent dated July 15, 2026 is set aside. The respondent shall grant an opportunity of hearing to the appellant and pass a fresh communication in accordance with law.
4. Pending interlocutory application(s), if any, stand disposed of. No costs.
Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar
Presiding Officer
Ms. Meera Swarup Technical Member
Dr. Dheeraj Bhatnagar Technical Member 25.09.2026 msb MADHUKAR BHALBAR Digitally signed by MADHUKAR BHALBAR Date: 2026.09.29 15:02:47 +05'30'