Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Special Lok Adalat, 2026)
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioners Jakrun Nisha & Ors vs Respondents Md. Ismile Haidar & Ors; insurance company ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited represented by Senior Manager Legal Siddharth Jain.
- Nature: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 21988/2025 concerning an insurance claim; High Court had previously awarded a sum, and parties sought further settlement.
- Proceedings: Counsel for petitioners and the insurance company appeared; the insurance company, on instruction from Siddharth Jain, agreed to pay an additional consolidated amount of Rs 6,00,000 to the claimants.
- Court Observations: The Court noted the parties’ positive attitude, directed that the amount be paid within 30 days, and instructed petitioners to furnish bank account details for direct payment after verification.
Final Outcome
- ICICI Lombard is ordered to pay Rs 6,00,000 to the petitioners/claimants within 30 days of the order.
- Upon receipt of this payment, the petitioners will have no further claims against the insurance company.
- The matter is formally disposed of as settled.
Topics: Settlement, Insurance, Court Order