Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Charles Mithun Shiri (Petitioner)
- Respondents: M/s ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited & Others (Respondent)
- Matter: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.20690-20691/2025 filed before the Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat.
- Background: The High Court had previously awarded a certain amount to the petitioner; the insurance company agreed to pay an additional consolidated amount of Rs.26,00,000 over and above that award.
- Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Ishan Rai Chaudhury (Adv.) with Ms. Surbhi Mehta, AOR; for respondent – Mr. Siddhartha Jha (Adv.) with representation by Mr. Nikhil Verma.
- Observations: Both counsels expressed a positive and cooperative attitude, agreeing to an amicable settlement. The petitioner’s counsel agreed to receive the additional amount, and the respondent’s counsel committed to payment within 30 days. Bank account details of the petitioner will be furnished to the insurance company for direct transfer, subject to verification.
Final Outcome
- The Insurance Company shall pay a consolidated amount of Rs.26,00,000 to the petitioner/claimant within 30 days from the date of the order.
- Upon receipt of this amount, the petitioner/claimant will have no further claims against the Insurance Company.
- The matter is formally recorded as disposed, reflecting the settlement reached between the parties.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance