Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Special Lok Adalat, 2026)

Order Date: 23‑08‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Ompati Devi & Anr; Respondent: New India Assurance Company Limited.
  • Petition filed as Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 16630/2025 before the Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat.
  • The High Court had previously awarded a certain amount; the parties agreed on an additional consolidated amount of Rs 10,00,000.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Sanchar Anand (advocate‑on‑record) and Mr. Apoorva Singhal (AOR). Counsel for respondent: Mr. J.P. Sheokand and others, instructed by Mr. Gopal Juneja.

Directions

  • New India Assurance Company Limited shall pay the consolidated amount of Rs 10,00,000 over and above the High Court award.
  • Payment to be made within 30 days from the order date.
  • Petitioners to furnish their bank account details to the respondent’s counsel; payment will be made directly after verification of identity.
  • Upon receipt of the amount, petitioners will have no further claims against the insurance company.

Final Outcome

  • The dispute is settled amicably; the insurance company will discharge the additional liability, and the petitioners’ claims are fully satisfied.

Topics: Settlement, Insurance