Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu
Order Date: 21.07.2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant Randeep Singh (represented by Advocate Amrit Sarin) vs. Respondents Ganesh Dutt and others (Insurance Company, represented by Advocate Himani Uppal).
- Joint application dated 20.07.2026 indicated the Insurance Company’s willingness to pay a lump‑sum enhanced compensation of Rs 5,00,000 over and above the Tribunal award of Rs 1,35,000 with interest at 7.5% per annum.
- The Tribunal award of Rs 1,35,000 has already been satisfied by the Insurance Company.
- The Court recorded the settlement statement and directed that the additional lump‑sum amount of Rs 5,00,000 be deposited with the Court Registry within 30 days, after which it will be released to the appellant following verification.
- The Court ordered that the record of the Tribunal be sent back.
Final Outcome
- The appeal is disposed in accordance with the settlement dated 20.07.2026.
- The appellant is entitled to receive the lump‑sum enhanced compensation of Rs 5,00,000, payable as directed by the Court.
Topics: Insurance Settlement, Court Order