Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.6885 of 2024 filed by K. Srinivas against S. Kishan Singh & Anr.
- The matter was heard before the Special Lok Adalat comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan, with senior advocates Shri Dhruv Sharma (AOR) and Ms. Aparajita Singh representing the parties.
- The dispute involved a claim for additional compensation beyond the award previously granted by the High Court.
- During the proceedings, the parties reached a settlement.
Final Outcome
- Respondent No.2, identified as New India Insurance, consented to pay a lump‑sum amount of Rs 12,00,000 (Twelve Lakhs) to the petitioner, over and above the High Court award.
- The payment is to be effected within six weeks from the date of this order.
- The petitioner’s counsel will provide bank account details to the respondent’s counsel for the transfer.
- The petition is hereby disposed of in accordance with the settlement.
- Any court fee paid, if applicable, shall be refunded as per the applicable Rules.
Topics: Settlement, Insurance