Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 09.07.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Mandakini Mishra (wife of the deceased employee) represented by counsel Mr. N. Biswal.
- Opposite Parties: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) – Div Office, Surya Nagar, BBSR and other corporate parties, represented by counsel Mr. A.K. Mohanty; also legal heirs of the original nominee represented by Ms. S. Mishra.
- The writ petition (WP(C) No.15728 of 2016) challenged an order dated 08.08.2016 issued by the corporation under Annexure‑9 denying benefits to the petitioner.
- The petitioner argued that the earlier judgment of this Court in Snigdha Patnaik @ Mohanty vs. General Manager, Circle Office, Canara Bank, BBSR (W.P.(C) No.41538 of 2023) decided on 20.01.2026, entitles a widow of a deceased nominee to all benefits.
- The corporation contended the precedent was not applicable, but the Court found the issues identical.
Final Outcome
- The Court held the impugned order dated 08.08.2016 was illegal and quashed it.
- LIC of India is directed to release all benefits due to the deceased employee in favour of the petitioner within two months of receipt of this order.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
Topics: Legal Decision, Insurance Benefits, Court Ruling