Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 10 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 21530/2023 filed by A.N. Paramesha against Gurusala Sudhakar & Anr.
  • The dispute involved an insurance claim against Future General India Insurance Co. Ltd (respondent No. 2).
  • The High Court had previously awarded Rs 40,47,982 to the petitioner.
  • During the Special Lok Adalat hearing, the insurance company agreed to pay an additional lump‑sum of Rs 9,00,000, bringing the total settlement to Rs 49,47,982.
  • The petitioner, through counsel Ms. Pragya Smriti, accepted the amount as full and final settlement for all claims.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court recorded the settlement, directing the insurance company to remit Rs 9 lakh within six weeks of the order.
  • Consequently, the Special Leave Petition stands disposed.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance Claim