Sk.Dudekula Rasool v. Palgula Prasahnath and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Telangana High Court MACMA No.882 of 2018, decided 20.02.2025 by Smt. Justice M.G. Priyadarsini; claimant Sk. Dudekula Rasool v. Palgula Prasahnath (motorcycle owner) and ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd., Nizamabad; appeal under Section 173 Motor Vehicles Act against Tribunal award dated 27.09.2017 in O.P.No.93 of 2016 (Rs.1,65,000/- @ 6% p.a.); settled before High Court Lok Adalat (Justice S. Nanda) on 14.12.2024 for Rs.1,52,043/- full and final settlement; appeal disposed in terms of Lok Adalat Award; Legal Services Authorities Act 1987; refund of court fee; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed of in terms of the Lok Adalat Award dated 14.12.2024: Respondent No.2/Insurance Company to pay Rs.1,52,043/- (full and final settlement, in addition to the amount already deposited) within one month of receipt of copy of the award, failing which the amount carries the Tribunal-awarded interest; refund of court fee paid in the appeal; credit for amount already deposited; withdrawal of the entire amount permitted soon after deposit; no order as to costs; pending miscellaneous applications closed.