Insurance Company to Pay Additional Rs 19 Lakh Settlement

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Special Leave Petition)

Order Date: 23‑08‑2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Amensab & Anr; Respondents: Durga B. Pandey & Anr, including Respondent No.2 – an Insurance Company.
• Originated from High Court of Karnataka, Kalaburagi judgment dated 06‑06‑2024 in MFA No.200470/2019.
• Special Leave Petition No.20684/2025 filed for special leave to appeal; counsel for petitioners Ms. Akhila Wali; counsel for respondent No.2 Mr. Rajeev Maheshwaranand Roy, instructed by Mr. Sahil Gupta.
• The matter was heard before Justices K.V. Viswanathan, Arun Palli, and Dr. Aditya Sondhi.

Final Outcome

• Parties settled: Insurance Company to pay a consolidated additional amount of Rs 19,00,000 (nineteen lakh rupees) over and above the High Court award.
• Petitioners must furnish account details; upon verification, the amount will be transferred within 30 days.
• Upon receipt, petitioners will have no further claim against the Insurance Company.
• The Special Leave Petition is disposed; court expressed appreciation for counsel’s positive response.

Topics: Settlement, Insurance, Supreme Court