Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: New India Assurance Co. Ltd; Respondents: Anil Kumar and another party.
- The dispute arose from a motor accident claim where the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarded compensation of Rs 1,59,68,300 (Rupees One Crore Fifty‑Nine Lakhs Sixty‑Eight Thousand Three Hundred) with interest at 9% per annum.
- The High Court affirmed the MACT award upon appeal by the insurer.
- After negotiations, the parties reached a settlement reducing the payable amount by Rs 30,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Lakhs). The remaining sum of Rs 1,29,68,300 (Rupees One Crore Twenty‑Nine Lakhs Sixty‑Eight Thousand Three Hundred) plus the same 9% interest is to be paid to the respondent.
- The settlement terms require payment within six weeks from the date of the order.
- The order notes that the only modification to the High Court judgment is the Rs 30 Lakh reduction; all other terms remain unchanged.
- The Special Leave Petition is to be disposed of in view of the settlement, and any pending applications are also to be dismissed.
- The order was digitally signed by Kapil Tandon on 10‑Sep‑2026 at 10:31:58 IST.
- Judges on the bench: Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Justice Alok Aradhe, and Justice Ritin Rai.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat ordered the disposal of the Special Leave Petition filed by New India Assurance.
- It directed that the respondent receive Rs 1,29,68,300 plus 9% interest, payable within six weeks.
- All pending applications related to the case are to be dismissed.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Motor Accident Claim