Authority: Supreme Court – Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 22 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 19716/2026 filed by Nirmal Singh against National Insurance Company Limited & others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 09‑05‑2023 in FAO No. 5843/2018 of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana.
- The matter was referred to the Special Lok Adalat for settlement; members present included Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave, and counsel for both parties.
- Despite attempts, the parties could not reach a settlement during the Lok Adalat proceedings.
Final Outcome
- The Special Lok Adalat recorded an award stating that no settlement was achieved.
- The Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS directed that the matter shall be listed for further hearing before the Court in due course.
- The award was digitally signed by Assistant Registrar Sonia Bhasin on 23‑08‑2026 (signature not verified).
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Insurance