Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Laxmi Devi & Ors.; Respondents: Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
- The petition (Special Leave Petition (C) No.18067/2024) sought relief against the insurer; proceedings were before the Special Lok Adalat of the Supreme Court.
- During the hearing, the parties reached a settlement whereby Oriental Insurance agreed to pay an additional amount of Rs 16,00,000 over and above the award previously granted by the High Court.
- The insurer’s counsel committed to make the payment within six weeks from the date of the order.
- Petitioners’ counsel is required to furnish the bank account details of the claimants to the insurer’s counsel within one week.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of on the basis of the settlement.
- Oriental Insurance Company Limited shall pay Rs 16 lakh to the petitioners within six weeks.
- Court fee shall be refunded as per the applicable Rules.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance