Oriental Insurance Settlement Award in Supreme Court

Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)

Order Date: 25 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 26412/2024 filed by Mahadeep Jashobanta Mahima against Divisional Manager, The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
• The matter was heard on 22 August 2026 before Hon'ble Justices Augustine George Masih and K. Vinod Chandran, with senior counsel Vikas Pahwa and advocate‑on‑record Nivedita Nair representing the parties.
• The parties reached a settlement agreement dated 29 July 2026, which was placed on record and signed by both parties.
• The District Legal Services Authority, Angul, Odisha, facilitated the settlement and was commended by the Court.

Final Outcome

• The Court passed an award in accordance with the settlement agreement, binding Mahadeep Jashobanta Mahima and The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. to its terms and conditions.
• The Special Leave Petition is hereby disposed of pursuant to the settlement award.
• The award and settlement agreement are effective as of the date of the order, 25 August 2026.

Topics: Settlement, Insurance