Authority: Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench)
Order Date: 28-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: SMTI. Nchumbeni Lotha and four relatives (Longshio Lotha, Meribemo Lotha, Renbi Lotha, Khonzani Lotha) residing at Signal Basti, Dimapur, Nagaland.
- Respondents: Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (registered office at Oriental House A‑25/27, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi) and two individuals, Shri Gurdeep Singh (owner, Sehah Transport, Assam) and Shri Tiken Bora (driver, Golaghat, Assam).
- Linked cases: I.A.(Civil)/195/2026 (current) and I.A.(Civil)/165/2025 (earlier). In the earlier proceeding, the Court dated 14‑07‑2026 directed the respondents to deposit 50 % of the awarded amount before the Registry within six weeks.
- Compliance: Respondents deposited Rs 12,71,362 (representing 50 % of the award) by Cheque No. 006469 on 17‑08‑2026.
- Petitioners, represented by counsel Mr. Pfosekho Pfotte, claimed severe financial hardship and sought permission to withdraw the deposited amount.
- Respondent counsel Ms. Ayala raised no objection.
- An authorization letter dated 19‑08‑2026 empowered Mr. Pfosekho Pfotte to withdraw the funds on behalf of petitioners No. 1‑5.
Final Outcome
- The application for withdrawal is allowed.
- The Registry shall permit counsel Mr. Pfosekho Pfotte to withdraw the Rs 12,71,362 deposited amount on behalf of the petitioners.
- The interim application stands disposed of.
Topics: Insurance, Court Order