Authority: Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench

Order Date: 22 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Applicants/Claimants: Smt. Sainjali Diphusa, Master Ranjit Hansu, Miss Maismi Hansu and others, permanent residents of Assam and temporary residents of Dimapur, Nagaland.
  • Respondent: New India Assurance Co. Ltd., represented by Divisional Manager, Dimapur Office.
  • The dispute stems from an award dated 02 September 2025 in the matter MACApp./1/2026.
  • The Court, in an earlier order dated 12 May 2026 (I.A.(Civil)/5/2026), directed the Respondent to deposit fifty percent of the awarded amount within sixty days.
  • The Respondent complied by depositing the required amount on 9 June 2026.
  • Counsel for the Applicants, Mr. Z. Kulnu, sought permission to withdraw the deposited sum; counsel for the Respondent, Mr. Medo Vero, suggested execution of an indemnity bond.

Final Outcome

  • The Court finds that the Respondent has deposited the 50 % amount and authorises the Applicants’ counsel to withdraw the amount, subject to execution of an indemnity bond as per Annexure‑B dated 15 June 2026.
  • The Registry is directed to facilitate the withdrawal.
  • The interim application I.A.(Civil)/133/2026 is hereby disposed.

Topics: Court Order, Insurance Claim