Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Runiya Bibi & Ors.; Respondents: Naresh Goswami & Ors., including Respondent No.3 – Insurance Company (insurer of the offending vehicle).
- The dispute concerns compensation for an offending vehicle; the High Court had previously awarded compensation.
- Respondent No.3 offered an additional sum of Rs.5,00,000/- plus interest at 6% per annum calculated from the date of petition filing to the date of deposit.
- Petitioners accepted the offer, expressing willingness to provide bank details for NEFT/RTGS transfer.
- Counsel for both sides indicated that the award may be passed based on the settlement reached before the Special Lok Adalat.
Final Outcome
- The settlement amount of Rs.5,00,000 plus accrued interest is to be deposited by the Insurance Company before the jurisdictional Tribunal within two months from the award date.
- Upon deposit, petitioners may withdraw the petition and the Special Leave Petition is disposed of.
- The Registry is directed to draw the award in accordance with the settlement.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance Compensation, Supreme Court Lok Adalat