Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat, Bench of Hon’ble Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Arun Palli (with other members)
Order Date: 21‑08‑2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Kumari Baby (petitioner) versus Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (respondent) before the Special Lok Adalat.
- The dispute originates from a motor accident claim where the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Jaipur, awarded the petitioner Rs 6,11,600 with interest at 9% per annum.
- The award has been partially paid; the court directed that the amount already paid be deducted and the balance continue to attract the stipulated interest.
- The court ordered that the award be digitally signed by Registrar Nirmala Negi on 22‑Aug‑2026, confirming its validity.
- Parties are required to file a joint memorandum of settlement within four weeks from the date of the order.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat upheld the Tribunal’s award, mandated its digital signing, instructed the deduction of any amount already paid, affirmed continuation of interest on the balance, and set a further hearing for 11‑Sep‑2026 after the parties submit a joint settlement memo.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Motor Accident Compensation