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