Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Arti & Ors.; Respondent: National Insurance Co. Ltd. and others.
- The matter was heard before a Special Lok Adalat bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
- Counsel for petitioners included Mr. Sharve Singh, Sr. Adv. Ms. Sthavi Asthana, AOR Mr. Prakhar Singh, Adv. Ms. Vineeta Singh; counsel for respondents included Dr. Meera Agarwal, AOR Mr. Ramesh Chandra Mishra.
- The dispute centered on a claim by the petitioners against the insurance company, leading to a settlement agreement.
Final Outcome
- The insurance company agreed to pay a lump‑sum amount of Rs.15,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Lakh only) to the petitioners/claimants.
- Payment to be made within eight weeks from the order date; failure to do so will attract interest at 9% per annum from the date of default until realization.
- In view of the settlement, the Special Leave Petition and any pending applications stand disposed of.
Topics: Settlement, Insurance