Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 23-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Nabanita Jana & Ors; Respondents: National Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
  • The matter was filed as Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 13042/2026.
  • Parties reached a settlement; the respondent agreed to pay an additional compensation of Rs 7,00,000.
  • Interest at 7% per annum is to accrue from the date of the claim petition until actual realization.
  • Petitioners consented to receive the agreed amount.
  • The respondent is directed to deposit the aforesaid amount before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) within four weeks from the order date.
  • Upon deposit, MACT shall disburse the amount to the petitioners in accordance with its directions on apportionment.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Leave Petition is disposed of based on the settlement, which forms part of this order.
  • The Registry is instructed to draw up an award reflecting the settlement terms.
  • The respondent must comply with the payment and deposit timeline; MACT will execute the disbursement.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance Compensation