Authority: Supreme Court of India (Inherent Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 21 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Rekha Sharma & others; Respondents: Ashish Purohit, Chief Manager ICICI, Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd & others.
- Dispute centers on Rs 1,14,36,575 deposited by Lombard before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal on 27‑11‑2018 per High Court order, via cheque No.425978 dated 27‑11‑2018 drawn on ICICI Bank Ltd.
- Contempt petitions were filed; the Court heard counsel for both sides on 21‑09‑2026.
Order Details
- The Court directs Lombard to withdraw the deposited amount together with accrued interest.
- The amount must be remitted to the claimants’ bank accounts through RTGS within four weeks from the order date.
- The contempt petitions are disposed of in accordance with the signed order.
- Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
Final Outcome
- Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd is mandated to return Rs 1,14,36,575 plus interest to the claimants via RTGS within four weeks, effectively concluding the contempt proceedings and any other pending applications.
Topics: Contempt Order, Insurance Refund, Court Proceedings