Authority: Lok Adalat, High Court (Daily Lok Adalat Bench No.1)

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellants Bahudar Singh and others vs Respondents Randeep and others; insurance company Chola MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. is respondent No.3.
  • Counsel: Advocate Brijender Kaushik for the appellants; Advocate Nigam K. Bhardwaj for Chola MS General Insurance Co. Ltd.
  • The appeal (FAO‑1508‑2021) concerns a claim where the Tribunal had awarded a certain amount; the parties agreed to an additional payment of Rs.3,40,000 over and above the Tribunal award.
  • The agreement was recorded separately by counsel of both sides on the day of the hearing.

Final Outcome

  • The Lok Adalat orders Chola MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. to issue a crossed‑cheque of Rs.3,40,000 in the name of appellant No.1 Bahadur Singh.
  • The cheque must be deposited with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court on or before 02 September 2026.
  • Failure to deposit by the stipulated date will attract interest at 9% per annum from the date of this order until the cheque is deposited.
  • The order is signed by President J.C. Verma and Member Arvind Kumar.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Insurance