Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Baldeo Oraon and Anr filed Special Leave Petition (C) No. 38373/2025 against Oriental Insurance Company Ltd and Anr.
  • The matter was heard before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, with Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani and Advocate Rajat Mittal appearing for the parties.
  • Both parties’ counsel agreed to settle the dispute during the Lok Adalat proceedings.

Final Outcome

  • Oriental Insurance Company Ltd agreed to pay a total of Rs.20,00,000 (Twenty Lakh rupees) to the petitioners as full and final settlement.
  • Payment to be made within two months from the order date; failure to pay will attract interest at 9% per annum from the date of default until realization.
  • Consequently, the Special Leave Petition stands disposed of, and any pending applications, if any, are also disposed.

Topics: Settlement, Insurance, Supreme Court