Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 09-09-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Yousuf @ MD Yousuf vs. Respondents Mohammed Dastagir & Anr.; the dispute involved an insurance claim against Sriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.
- The matter was heard before the Special Lok Adalat on 23-08-2026, with Hon'ble Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Arun Palli presiding.
- Counsel for the petitioner and the insurance company presented their arguments. The insurance company, represented by Sr. Manager‑Legal Raj Dev Tripathi, offered an additional consolidated payment of Rs.48,00,000 over and above the amount previously awarded by the High Court.
- The petitioner’s counsel, on instruction from the client, accepted the offer.
Final Outcome
- The insurance company is directed to pay the consolidated amount of Rs.48,00,000 to the petitioner/claimant within 30 days from the date of the order.
- The petitioner/claimant must furnish bank account details to the insurance company’s counsel for direct payment, subject to verification.
- Upon receipt of the payment, the petitioner/claimant will have no further claim against the insurance company.
- The matter is recorded as disposed of, having been settled amicably.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance