Authority: Supreme Court of India (Special Leave Petition)
Order Date: 23 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dr. Omprakash Soni; Respondent: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (and others).
- Petition arose from the impugned final judgment and order dated 29‑08‑2024 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore (MA No. 3521/2006).
- The Special Leave Petition (C) No. 18756/2025 was heard before a two‑judge bench of Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice Arun Palli on 23‑08‑2026.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Siddharth Tripathi; counsel for respondent: Mr. J.P.N. Shahi, among others.
Settlement Details
- The parties mutually agreed to a full and final settlement.
- Respondent shall pay a consolidated amount of Rs 22,00,000 (twenty‑two lakhs) in addition to the amount already awarded by the High Court.
- The petitioner must furnish verified bank account details to the respondent.
- Upon verification, the Rs 22 lakhs will be transferred directly to the petitioner within 30 days.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of on the terms of the settlement.
- The petitioner relinquishes any further claim against New India Assurance Co. Ltd. upon receipt of the Rs 22 lakhs.
- The Court recorded appreciation for the parties’ positive and spontaneous response in settling the matter.
Topics: Settlement, Insurance, Supreme Court