Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)
Order Date: 22 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.11832/2024 filed by Raj Kumar @ Raju against Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19-01-2023 in MACAPP No.12/2014 passed by the Delhi High Court.
- The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Mr. Siddhartha Dave (Senior Advocate). Senior Advocates Shoeb Alam and Akriti Chaubey appeared for the parties; AORs listed.
- The High Court had directed the insurer to pay Rs 66,63,441 plus interest, amounting to Rs 81,77,518, which the respondent confirms has already been paid to the petitioner.
- A Settlement Agreement dated 20-07-2026, filed by the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Rohini, stipulates that the insurer shall pay an additional lump‑sum amount of Rs 41,00,000 to the petitioner on or before 30-08-2026.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition and all pending applications are disposed of in accordance with the settlement; the settlement terms form part of the award.
- Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd is obligated to pay the additional Rs 41,00,000 by 30 August 2026, completing the settlement.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance