Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: National Insurance Company Limited (insurer).
  • Respondent: Thungala Dhana Laxmi.
  • The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra on 21‑08‑2026.
  • The dispute concerned the release of an amount previously remitted by the Additional District Judge, Ranga Reddy District, in favour of the claimant(s).

Final Outcome

  • The Court confirmed that the insurer had complied with earlier directions and ordered that the remitted amount be released directly into the claimant(s)’ bank account(s).
  • The Registry was directed to furnish all compliance reports filed by agencies (Legal Services Committee, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, IRDAI, etc.) to counsel in digital form.
  • The Additional Solicitor General, Archana Pathak Dave, was asked to submit a consolidated compliance statement before the next listing.
  • The Registry must communicate this order to all concerned parties.
  • The next hearing is scheduled for 22‑09‑2026.

Topics: Insurance Claim, Court Order