Authority: Supreme Court – Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 23-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 15616/2023 filed by Sabareesan against United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and others.
  • Hearing conducted on 23 August 2026 before Members of the Lok Adalat: Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Manmohan, and Ms. Aparajita Singh, with Senior Advocate Shri Dhruv Sharma and Advocate‑on‑Record.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Ranu Purohit, AoR; counsel for respondents: Mr. T. Mahipal, Mr. Rohit Kumar Sinha, Ms. Sampa Sengupta Ray, Mr. Indrajeet Singh, Mr. Surya Kamal Mishra, Mr. Snehil Jha, among others.
  • The proceeding sought an amicable settlement under the Special Lok Adalat mechanism.

Final Outcome

  • No settlement could be reached between the parties.
  • The matter is referred back to the appropriate Bench of the Supreme Court for further adjudication.
  • The case has been listed for the next hearing on 23 November 2026.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Insurance