Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat, 2026
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Siddamma (deceased) vs. Rasulsab T. Chapparaband & Anr.
- The matter was heard before the Special Lok Adalat of the Supreme Court.
- Earlier, the MACT had awarded Rs.4,77,000 to the petitioner with interest at 6% per annum, calculated from the date of filing the claim.
- During the proceedings, the parties reached a settlement.
- Respondent No.2, identified as the Insurance Company, consented to pay Rs.5,00,000, superseding the MACT award, while retaining the 6% per annum interest provision, effective from the claim filing date.
- The Insurance Company’s counsel committed to discharge the payment within six weeks from the date of the order.
- The petitioners accepted the settlement, leading to the disposal of the petition.
- The court directed that any court fee paid, if applicable, be refunded in accordance with the Rules.
Final Outcome
- The petition is disposed of following the settlement.
- The Insurance Company must pay Rs.5,00,000 with 6% annual interest from the claim filing date, within six weeks.
- Court fee, if any, to be refunded as per procedural rules.
Topics: Settlement, Insurance, Supreme Court