Lakshmi and Others v. Raj Kumar and Others
LOK ADALAT SETTLEMENT – COMPENSATION APPEAL (FAO-1390-2022, Serial 559)
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat settlement; FAO-1390-2022 (serial 559); Lakshmi and others v. Raj Kumar and others; National Lok Adalat, Punjab and Haryana High Court; United India Insurance Co. Ltd. respondent No.3; enhanced compensation Rs. 19,00,000/- (nineteen lakhs) over Tribunal award; full and final settlement; payment to appellant No.1-Lakshmi; crossed cheque deposit within 08 weeks; default interest 9% per annum; miscellaneous applications disposed; decided March 14, 2026.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs. 19,00,000/- (Rupees Nineteen Lakhs Only) over and above the Tribunal award, wholly payable to appellant No.1-Lakshmi by crossed cheque to be deposited with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court within 08 weeks, failing which interest @ 9% per annum till payment from the date of order; appeal and pending miscellaneous applications disposed of.