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