Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Hanumanthappa; Respondents: Division Manager, United India Insurance Co Ltd & others.
- The petition (Special Leave Petition (C) No. 7128/2022) was heard before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Senior Advocate Shri Singh.
- Both parties jointly submitted that they have reached a settlement. The petitioner agreed to accept an additional compensation of Rs.20,00,000 (no interest) from the insurance company.
- The insurance company consented to deposit the amount within six weeks of the order.
- Of the settled amount, Rs.15,00,000 shall be placed in an interest‑bearing fixed deposit in any nationalised bank or post office for an initial period of five years, from which the petitioner may withdraw periodic interest.
- The remaining balance shall be released to the petitioner after due verification.
Final Outcome
- The settlement is incorporated as part of this award; the Special Leave Petition is disposed of and the case is closed.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Insurance Compensation