National Insurance Co. Agrees Rs 10 Lakh Settlement

Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)

Order Date: 23‑08‑2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Shakuntalabai & Ors; Respondents: Jagdish & Ors; Respondent No.3: National Insurance Company Limited.
• The Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 66253/2025 was filed before the Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat.
• Counsel for both sides indicated willingness to resolve the dispute amicably.
• An additional lump‑sum compensation of Rs 10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs) was agreed to be paid by National Insurance Company Limited to the petitioners, over and above the compensation already awarded by the High Court.

Final Outcome

• The agreed amount of Rs 10,00,000 shall be deposited with the jurisdictional Tribunal within two months from the order date.
• Upon deposit, petitioners may furnish bank details for NEFT/RTGS transfer and are free to withdraw the claim.
• The Registry is instructed to draw the award reflecting the settlement.
• The Special Leave Petition is disposed in accordance with the settlement.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance Compensation