HDFC Ergo Settles ₹11 Lakh Claim

Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 23-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 18901/2026 filed by Asha Garg & Ors against Mrinal Kantidas & Anr, arising from the final judgment and order dated 19-08-2025 in FAO No. 1446/2016 of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh.
• The dispute involved an insurance claim against HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Limited (respondent no.-2). The parties negotiated an amicable settlement.
• Counsel for the respondent submitted that the insurer would pay an additional amount of ₹11,00,000 (Rupees Eleven Lakhs only) to the petitioners within 30 days, over and above the amount already paid. The petitioner's counsel accepted the settlement.

Final Outcome

• The petition is disposed of on account of the settlement. The respondent‑Insurance Company shall pay the agreed ₹11 lakh within 30 days. The impugned orders of the lower courts are modified to reflect this settlement. The award is to be drawn accordingly.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance