Authority: Supreme Court, Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Kantalakshmi & Anr; Respondent: New India Insurance Company Limited & Anr.
- Special Leave Petitions (SLP) filed: No. 32467/2025, 34485/2025, 34484/2025, 34486/2025.
- Settlement agreements were executed on 17‑08‑2026 and placed on record.
- The insurer agreed to pay lump‑sum amounts: Rs 12,50,000 (SLP 32467/2025), Rs 6,00,000 (SLP 34485/2025), Rs 7,50,000 each for SLP 34484/2025 and SLP 34486/2025, totaling Rs 33,50,000.
- The amounts are to be deposited before the jurisdictional Tribunal within four weeks of receipt of the award copy.
- Claimants may furnish bank details for transfer via NEFT/RTGS if they wish.
- The award will be drawn in accordance with the settlement, and the special leave petitions are disposed of.
- The Secretary, DLSA, Chennai was acknowledged for facilitating the settlement.
Final Outcome
- The settlement is accepted; New India Insurance Company Limited must deposit the specified lump‑sum amounts within the stipulated four‑week period.
- Upon deposit, the petitioners‑claimants may withdraw the petitions and are free to receive the funds through their provided bank details.
- The award will be formally recorded by the Registry, concluding the proceedings.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance