Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Param Jeet Kaur & Ors (Petitioner No.5 deceased; petitioners Nos.1‑4 surviving legal representatives) vs Respondent: United India Insurance Co. Ltd & others.
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (C) No.30203/2025 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 10-04-2025 in FAO No.91/2017 of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
- During the hearing, parties reached a consensus for a full and final settlement.
- United India Insurance agreed to pay a further consolidated amount of Rs 7,00,000 over and above the amount ordered by the High Court.
- Petitioners shall furnish account details; upon verification, the consolidated amount shall be transferred to petitioners Nos.1‑4 within six weeks from the order date.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition stands disposed in the terms of the settlement.
- United India Insurance Co. Ltd will transfer Rs 7 lakh to petitioners Nos.1‑4 within six weeks of verification.
- Petitioners agree to waive any further claims against the insurer.
Topics: Insurance Settlement, Supreme Court, Legal Dispute