Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)
Order Date: 23 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ediga Venkateswarly; Respondents: T Neelakanta & Ors., including M/s Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
- The dispute arose from a motor accident; the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded compensation (M.V.O.P. No.14 of 2012) later confirmed by the High Court (MACMA No.580 of 2015).
- A settlement deed dated 19 August 2026 was forwarded by the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Amaravati.
- Under the settlement, Reliance General Insurance agreed to pay an additional Rs 8,00,000, over the Rs 2,00,000 already deposited, with 9% interest per annum from the petition filing date.
- The additional amount is to be electronically transferred to the petitioner’s bank account specified in paragraph 4(d) of the deed within six weeks of the award.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court disposed of Special Leave Petition No.21328/2025, treating the settlement agreement as part of the award.
- Reliance General Insurance must effect the electronic transfer of Rs 8 lakh within the stipulated six‑week period.
Topics: Insurance Settlement, Motor Accident Claim