Sajna Devi and Ors. v. Ishwar Singh and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent settlement before the Daily Lok Adalat (Bench No.3) in FAO-3645-2019 (O&M), Sajna Devi & Ors. v. Ishwar Singh & Ors.; insurer: Cholamandlam MS GIC (counsel: Punit Jain; appellants' counsel: Bhuwnesh Lakhera). Enhancement of Rs.4,00,000/- (INR 400,000) over and above the Tribunal award; entire enhanced amount to appellant No.2 Sunita Wd/o Satish Kumar in full & final satisfaction for all claimants; cheque to be deposited with the Office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within six weeks, failing which interest @ 9% per annum till payment from the date of order; case and pending civil miscellaneous application(s) disposed of on 10.01.2025; Coram: N.K. Kapoor, Member.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.4,00,000/- over and above the amount already awarded by the Tribunal, the entire enhanced amount payable to appellant No.2-Sunita Wd/o Satish Kumar for and on behalf of all claimants in full & final satisfaction; Insurance Company (Cholamandlam MS GIC) directed to deposit a cheque favouring appellant No.2 with the Office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within six weeks, failing which interest @ 9% per annum shall follow on the amount till payment from the date of the order; pending civil miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of.