Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 22 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: K. Rajasekhar; Respondents: P. Raj Kumar Goud & Anr; Respondent No.2: United India Insurance Company Limited.
- The petition (Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.17011/2024) arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 25‑01‑2024 in MACMA No.3059/2018 passed by the High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad.
- IA No.147137/2024 sought exemption from filing a copy/cross‑copy of the impugned judgment.
- Bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekar, Mr. Gurukrishna Kumar, with Senior Advocate Mr. Vikram Hegde as AOR. Counsel for petitioner included Mr. Amarjeet Sahani, Dr. Sunil Kumar Agarwal, etc.; counsel for respondents included Ms. Awantika Manohar.
- The award records that United India Insurance Company Limited is offering an additional compensation of Rs.2.5 lakh, which the petitioner’s counsel indicated willingness to accept, though a formal settlement has not yet been recorded.
Final Outcome
- Additional compensation of Rs.2.5 lakh offered by United India Insurance, pending formal settlement.
- The matter is scheduled to be listed before the Regular Court on 10 September 2026.
Topics: Settlement, Insurance, Supreme Court Lok Adalat