Oriental Insurance Pays Rs.2.5 Lakh Settlement

Authority: Supreme Court – Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petition No. 17045/2024 filed by Chitrakut Meher & Anr seeking relief against Santosh Kumar Jaiswal & Anr.
• Proceedings were conducted under Special Leave to Appeal (C) before the Supreme Court’s Special Lok Adalat.
• The parties negotiated a settlement during the hearing; respondent No. 2, Oriental Insurance Company Limited, consented to pay an additional lump sum.
• The agreed amount of Rs. 2,50,000 is over and above the award previously granted by the High Court.

Final Outcome

• Oriental Insurance Company Limited shall pay Rs. 2,50,000 to the petitioners within six weeks from the date of this order.
• The petition is hereby disposed of.
• Any court fee paid, if applicable, shall be refunded in accordance with the Rules.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance