Authority: Supreme Court, Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28248/2025 filed by Nussa & Ors against Kaluram & Ors.
- The matter was heard before a bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan, with Senior Advocates Kaveeta Wadia and Vaibhav Mishra appearing for the parties.
- During the hearing, the parties reached a settlement. Respondent No. 3, New India Assurance Company Limited, consented to pay a lump‑sum amount of Rs 4,50,000 in addition to the award already granted by the High Court.
- The settlement amount is to be paid to the petitioner within eight weeks from the date of the order.
Final Outcome
- The agreed lump‑sum of Rs 4,50,000 shall be paid by New India Assurance Company Limited to the petitioner within eight weeks.
- The petition is disposed of in accordance with the settlement record.
- Any court fee, if paid, shall be refunded as per the applicable Rules.
Topics: Settlement, Insurance, Supreme Court