Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 10 Sep 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 3542/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 29‑09‑2023 in MA No. 2492/2023 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat at Jabalpur.
  • Parties: Mahesh Kumar Dubey (Petitioner) vs. Roop Singh Raikwari & Anr (Respondents); Respondent No.2 is Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Limited.
  • Counsel for both sides jointly submitted that the matter has been settled, with the insurance company agreeing to pay an additional lump‑sum compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to the petitioner.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Lok Adalat awarded that Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Limited shall pay Rs 5 lakhs to Mahesh Kumar Dubey within one month from the award date (i.e., by 10 Oct 2026).
  • The petition is disposed of in terms of the award.

Topics: Insurance Settlement, Supreme Court Lok Adalat