Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Samadhan Samaroh)

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Rekha & Ors; Respondent: United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
  • Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 31030/2018 filed before the Supreme Court.
  • The matter was referred to the Special Lok Adalat for settlement.
  • Settlement agreement dated 09-06-2026 was accepted and placed on record.
  • Under the settlement, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. shall pay Rs 7,75,000 as compensation to the legal representatives of the deceased, Ravindra Kumar.
  • The payment must be made within four weeks of the award.

Final Outcome

  • The award is passed in accordance with the settlement agreement; both parties are bound by its terms and conditions.
  • The Special Leave Petition is disposed of based on the award, and the settlement agreement forms part of the award.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance Compensation, Supreme Court Lok Adalat