Case brief
What is this about?
Consensual Lok Adalat settlement of a motor accident compensation appeal (FAO No.826-2024 (O&M), National Lok Adalat, Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, 13.12.2025): enhancement of Rs.65,000/- over the Tribunal award granted to appellant Sumitra Devi against respondents Raju @ Mahabir and Others / New India Assurance Co. Ltd.; payment by crossed cheque to be deposited with the High Court Lok Adalat office within eight weeks, default interest @ 9% per annum till payment; bench: Sudeepti Sharma (President), Kanwaljit Singh (Member).
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.65,000/- over and above the Tribunal award to appellant-Sumitra Devi in full and final settlement, payable by crossed cheque to be deposited by the Insurance Company with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court within eight weeks, failing which interest @ 9% per annum till payment from the date of the order.