Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 35831/2025 filed by Rajbala against New India Assurance Company & Ors.
- The matter was heard before a bench comprising Hon’ble Justice Augustine George Masih and Hon’ble Justice V. Mohana, with senior advocates Ashok Kumar Gaur and Siddhant Kohli representing the parties.
- The parties engaged in settlement negotiations during the Samadhan Samaroh proceedings held on 23‑08‑2026.
- The High Court had previously assessed a monetary amount, which had already been disbursed to the petitioner.
Final Outcome
- New India Assurance Company Limited agreed to pay a lump‑sum settlement of ₹37,00,000 (Rupees thirty‑seven lakh only) to Rajbala within six weeks from the award date.
- The settlement amount is over and above the amount already assessed and disbursed by the High Court.
- Both parties waived any further claims against each other.
- The Special Lok Adalat passed the award, and the Special Leave Petition is treated as disposed.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance