Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur
Order Date: 27 October 2026
Case Overview
- Applicants: Dinkar Tukaram Patil (Deceased) represented by Thr. Lrs. Deepali Dinkar Patil and others; also National Insurance Co. Ltd. (as appellant).
- Respondents: Dinkar Tukaram Patil (Deceased) represented by Thr. Lrs. Deepali Dinkar Patil and others.
- Interim Application No. 1741 of 2026 filed by the applicants seeking withdrawal of the amount deposited by the insurer, described as “around Rupees Twenty Five Lakhs and odd”.
- The insurer (National Insurance Co. Ltd.) opposed the application, arguing that the quantum of compensation claimed was exorbitant and without foundation.
- Interim Application No. 11275 of 2025 related to the same deposit, seeking confirmation of the ad‑interim relief previously granted by the Court.
- The First Appeal No. 1717 of 2025 was also listed, with the Court admitting the appeal, waiving notice for respondents, and directing that parties may file a compilation of documents or a private paper‑book.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the applicants to receive 60% of the deposited amount, i.e., approximately Rs 15 lakh, with accrued interest, subject to furnishing an undertaking satisfactory to the jurisdictional Tribunal.
- The balance 40% of the amount is to be invested in a nationalized bank as directed by the Court.
- The Court confirmed the ad‑interim relief granted earlier (Interim Application No. 11275 of 2025) and disposed of that application.
- The First Appeal No. 1717 of 2025 was admitted; notice was waived for respondents; the record and proceedings were called for; printing was dispensed; and parties were permitted to file a compilation of documents or a private paper‑book.
Topics: Court Order, Insurance Compensation