Authority: Supreme Court – Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 23rd August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.20984/2024 was filed by Baby Devi against M/s. Shakti Commercial Private Limited and others, including Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
- The District Legal Services Authority, Prayagraj, forwarded a settlement agreement dated 19 August 2026.
- The dispute arose from a motor accident claim; the High Court in First Appeal First Order Nos.1135 of 2004 and 1153 of 2004 awarded compensation with 8% interest.
- Oriental Insurance had already deposited Rs.4,89,832 and agreed to pay an additional Rs.5,50,000 as full and final settlement, without any coercion, as affirmed by the petitioner.
- The petitioner joined the proceedings online and confirmed the settlement was signed voluntarily.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of, treating the settlement agreement as part of this award.
- Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. must deposit the additional Rs.5,50,000 before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal within six weeks from the order date.
- Upon receipt, the Tribunal shall ensure the amount is transferred to the petitioner’s bank account after completing all formalities.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Motor Accident Claim