Authority: Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench)

Order Date: 17-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Case No.: I.A.(Civil)/156/2026 (linked to MACApp./12/2025).
  • Parties: Applicants/claimants – Shri Inavi Chishi and six others (including spouses and children) residing at House No. 882 B, Padumpukheri Village, Dimapur, Nagaland; Respondent – The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd, registered at Oriental House A‑25/27, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi‑110002 with regional offices in Guwahati, Assam and Dimapur, Nagaland.
  • Nature of Application: Petition for withdrawal of 50% of the awarded amount that had been deposited by the appellant before the Court Registry in compliance with the order dated 22‑05‑2026 in I.A. No. 116(K)/2025.
  • Counsel: For applicants – Ms. Thuyekhrulu; for appellant – Mr. Laknyei Phom and Ms. K. Lily Swu (also representing respondent No. 7). No objection was raised by the appellant’s counsel.
  • Amount Involved: Rs 21,10,944 (twenty‑one lakhs ten thousand nine hundred forty‑four rupees), representing 50% of the total award.

Final Outcome

  • The Registry is directed to release the deposited 50% amount of Rs 21,10,944 to the claimant Mr. Inavi Chishi after proper identification by counsel and verification.
  • The Inter‑Application (I.A.) stands disposed of.
  • The linked case MACApp.12/2025 is to be listed after three weeks.

Topics: Legal Order, Insurance Claim