Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat, 2026
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Tapan Lalitchandra Champaneria filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 4603‑4604/2024 against Oriental Insurance Company Limited and others.
- The High Court had earlier reduced the compensation awarded by the MACT from Rs 51,33,000 to Rs 30,08,739 on the ground of contributory negligence.
- The parties reached a settlement whereby the petitioner agreed to refund Rs 7,50,000 to United India Insurance Company Limited and Rs 2,50,000 to Oriental Insurance Company Limited within six weeks from the date of the order.
- The refund amounts are stipulated to be in full and final settlement, without any interest, and any court fee paid is to be refunded as per the Rules.
Final Outcome
- The petition is disposed of; the settlement terms are recorded and enforceable.
- The petitioner must effect the refunds within six weeks, and no further claims shall arise from the matter.
Topics: Insurance Settlement, Court Proceedings