New India Assurance Case Referred to Bench

Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 23-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: The New India Assurance Co. Ltd (Petitioner) vs Dr. Narasimulu NANDINI Memorial Education Trust & Ors (Respondents).
• Proceedings conducted before a Special Lok Adalat bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Manmohan on 23 August 2026.
• Senior advocates for petitioner: Mr. Aditya Kumar, Ms. Ila Nath, Ms. Sheetal Dubey, Mr. C. George Thomas; senior advocates for respondents: Mr. Sharanagouda Patil, Ms. Supreeta Sharanagouda, with additional counsel listed.
• The petition sought special leave to appeal under Section IV‑A of the Supreme Court Rules.

Final Outcome

• The Lok Adalat could not secure a settlement between the parties.
• The matter was ordered to be referred back to the appropriate Bench for further adjudication.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance