Authority: Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench

Order Date: 03.08.2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Smt. Nikumoni Dhekial Phukan, Shri Nibir Borah, and Smt. Nikunja Hazarika Borah (widows/children of the late Ritupal Borah) filed an interlocutory application in I.A.(Civil)/173/2026 seeking withdrawal of 50% of the compensation awarded in MAC Appeal No. 7/2025.
  • Respondent: New India Assurance Co. Ltd, represented by its Divisional Manager, Dimapur, Nagaland.
  • The application requested that the 50% portion of the awarded amount, already deposited by the insurer before the Court Registry pursuant to the Court’s direction dated 30.03.2026, be released to the claimants.
  • Counsel for the petitioners (Advocate Imtiwapang) and counsel for the insurer (Advocate M. Vero) appeared before Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita.

Final Outcome

  • The Court found no opposition from the insurer and allowed the withdrawal of 50% of the awarded compensation.
  • The Registry was directed to verify the deposited amount and disburse the 50% share to the petitioners.
  • The interlocutory application was disposed of.

Topics: Insurance Claim, Court Order