(O&M) Rekha Devi and Anr. v. Mukesh and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent settlement in Daily Lok Adalat Bench No.3 disposing of FAO-2443-2012 (O&M): claimant-appellants Smt. Rekha Devi & Anr. granted Rs.7,00,000/- over and above the Tribunal award (equal shares, full & final satisfaction); insurer HDFC ERGO GIC to deposit two cheques of Rs.3,50,000/- each within six weeks, default attracting interest @ 9% per annum till payment. Purely a quantum/settlement record — no issues argued, no statutes or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.7,00,000/- over and above the Tribunal award to the appellants in equal shares in full and final satisfaction of the claim; Insurance Company to deposit two cheques of Rs.3,50,000/- each favouring appellants 1 and 2 with the Office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within six weeks, failing which interest @ 9% per annum follows till payment; case and pending civil miscellaneous application(s), if any, disposed of.