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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaFAO/2108/2023disposed of

Rajbala And ANR v. Suresh Kumar And Others

2026-05-26Lok Adalat Bench - 11 pages

Daily Lok Adalat Bench No.1 FAO-2108-2023 Rajbala and another V/S Suresh Kumar and others

Present:

Mr. Mukesh Yadav, Advocate for the appellants.

Mr. Punit Jain, Advocate for respondent-HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company. * * * * On 24.04.2026, on behalf of the appellants statement (separately recorded), was made by learned counsel for the appellants to accept Rs.1,20,000/- (Rupees One Lakh and Twenty thousand only) more, over and above, the amount awarded by the MACT concerned, in full and final settlement of the claim in this appeal. Today, on behalf of the Insurance Company concurrence has been given to this effect.

Accordingly, Rs.1,20,000/- (Rupees One Lakh and Twenty thousand only) is allowed as further compensation over and above the compensation already awarded by the MACT.

We dispose of this case with a direction to Insurance Company to deposit a crossed-cheque in the sum of Rs.1,20,000/- (Rupees One Lakh and Twenty thousand only) in the name of appellant No.1-Rajbala with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court on or before 11.07.2026 failing which the amount will carry 9% interest p.a. from the date of this order till the cheque is deposited with the office of the Lok Adalat. The appellants' counsel/appellants may collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat. Copy of the order/statement be supplied/sent to the counsel/parties and file be returned to the High Court.

(J.C. VERMA) PRESIDENT (ARVIND KUMAR) 26.05.2026 MEMBER rajeev RAJEEV THAKRAL 2026.05.27 13:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document