Authority: High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur
Order Date: 08/07/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: United India Insurance Company Limited, Branch Udaipurwati (through Branch Manager) – insurer of Vehicle Motorcycle No. RJ‑18‑ST‑5129.
- Respondents: Savita (widow of Late Arun Kumar), minor Avika (daughter, represented by mother Savita), deceased Triveni Devi, and Manoj Kumar Sain (owner of the vehicle).
- Stay petition No. 5445/2026 was heard and dismissed.
- The court noted that advocates for respondents (Com‑1 to Com‑3) were present and formal notice to them was not required; they were directed to obtain a copy of the petition and file a response.
- The insurer was directed to provide the required notice fee for respondent‑4 within six weeks.
- The court considered the facts and circumstances of the case, including the Lok Adalat award of compensation to the claimants.
Final Outcome
- United India Insurance must deposit the entire compensation awarded by the Lok Adalat within one month from the order.
- 50% of the compensation shall be paid immediately upon the claimants furnishing an undertaking that, should the insurer succeed on appeal, the amount will be returned with 7% annual interest within one month of the appellate decision.
- The remaining 50% shall be placed as a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in a nationalised bank for one year, after which it shall be auto‑renewed in accordance with the rules, and no payment shall be made without this court order.
- If the insurer fails to deposit the amount within the stipulated one‑month period, the claimants are free to initiate appropriate legal proceedings.
- The stay petition is consequently dismissed.
Topics: Court Order, Insurance Compensation, Lok Adalat Award