Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 22 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellants – Manjula, Sanchita, N. Sadhana; Respondents – C.R. Aravinda and Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd (Branch Manager).
- Origin: Appeal filed under SLP (C) No. 2873/2026 against the High Court of Karnataka’s order dated 10 August 2023 in MFA No. 6138/2012, which awarded Rs 11,90,000 with 6% per annum interest from the date of filing of the claim.
- The appellants sought enhancement of the compensation amount.
- During proceedings, the Court inquired whether a settlement could be offered; parties agreed to a settlement.
- Settlement terms: Appellants to receive a lump‑sum of Rs 14,00,000 with 6% interest from the claim filing date.
- Respondent No. 1 (C.R. Aravinda) did not appear despite service of notice.
- The Court clarified that only the compensation amount is modified; all other terms of the impugned order remain unchanged.
- Payment: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd must pay the amount forthwith; 50% may be recovered from respondent No. 1 as per the High Court order, after adjusting any deposits made during the interregnum. Payment to be completed within six weeks from the order date.
Final Outcome
- The appeal is partly allowed.
- Compensation increased from Rs 11,90,000 to Rs 14,00,000 with 6% interest.
- Payment instructions as above.
- All pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
Topics: Compensation Settlement, Insurance Litigation, Court Order