Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Barkatali Noorddin Virmani; Respondents: New India Insurance Co. Ltd & others.
- Petition seeks enhancement of compensation awarded by the High Court; settlement deed dated 27-07-2026 proposes Rs 4 lakh as full and final compensation.
- Clarification obtained that the Rs 4 lakh is to be paid over and above the amount already awarded by the High Court.
- Respondent’s counsel confirmed the High Court award has been deposited and the additional Rs 4 lakh will be paid within six weeks.
Final Outcome
- The petition is disposed in terms of the settlement; New India Insurance Co. Ltd shall pay Rs 4 lakh to the claimant, over and above the High Court award, within six weeks.
- The settlement amount forms part of the final award.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance Compensation