National Insurance to Pay Rs.5.17 Lakh Settlement

Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh) – Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioners – Kripalini Das & Ors.; Respondents – National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
• Proceedings: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 4544‑4545/2025; IA No. 29656/2025 seeking exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment.
• Settlement Agreement: Dated 22.07.2026, entered into by the parties and taken on record.
• Financial Background: National Insurance Co. Ltd. had already deposited Rs.3,47,680/- before the Registry of the Calcutta High Court.
• Settlement Terms: National Insurance Co. Ltd. agreed to pay a lump‑sum amount of Rs.5,17,000/- over and above the amount already deposited.
• Additional Provisions: Petitioners are entitled to withdraw the previously deposited Rs.3,47,680/- along with accrued interest.
• Payment Timeline: National Insurance Co. Ltd. shall pay the Rs.5,17,000/- to the petitioners within three weeks of the award.
• Disposition: The Special Leave Petition is disposed of in terms of the settlement agreement, which forms part of this award.
• Signature Note: Digitally signed by IRAMNAZ on 2026.09.07 13:26:40 IST (Signature not verified).

Final Outcome

• National Insurance Co. Ltd. is mandated to pay Rs.5,17,000/- to Kripalini Das & Ors. within three weeks.
• The previously deposited amount of Rs.3,47,680/- may be withdrawn by the petitioners with accrued interest.
• The Special Leave Petition is closed based on the settlement, and the settlement agreement is incorporated into the award.

Topics: Settlement, Insurance