Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur
Order Date: 27 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: National Insurance Co. Ltd., its Chief Business Manager (Appellant) vs. Dinkar Tukaram Patil Deceased, Lrs. Deepali Dinkar Patil and others (Respondents/Applicants).
- The Applicants filed Interim Application No. 1741 of 2026 seeking permission to withdraw the amount deposited by the Appellant, approximately Rs 25 lakhs and odd.
- The Appellant (Insurance Company) opposed, contending that the quantum of compensation claimed was exorbitant and without foundation.
- The Court considered the rival submissions and relevant papers.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the Interim Application partially, permitting the Applicants to receive 60% of the deposited amount along with accrued interest, subject to furnishing an undertaking satisfactory to the jurisdictional Tribunal.
- The balance 40% of the amount shall be invested in a nationalized bank.
- Regarding Interim Application No. 11275 of 2025, the Court confirmed the ad‑interim relief previously granted and disposed of the application.
Topics: Insurance, Court Order