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