Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 29 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Branch Manager, Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd, Calcutta.
  • Respondents: Indra Dehuri & others (claimants).
  • The appeal challenged an award dated 3 August 2016; counsel for both sides appeared; the judge also authored the impugned award.
  • The appellant sought condonation of delay in filing the appeal; the court accepted the explanation.

Final Outcome

  • Delay in filing the appeal was condoned.
  • A settlement of Rs 1,40,000 (consolidated) was accepted as compensation to the claimants.
  • The appeal was disposed of in accordance with the compromise.
  • The statutory amount deposited with the appeal shall be refunded to the appellant upon proof of compensation disbursement.
  • An urgent certified copy of the order is to be issued on the same day.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance