High Court of Punjab and HaryanaFAO/1373/2021disposed of

Ritika v. Raj Kumar And Others

2026-05-09Justice (To Be Nominated)2 pages

506 FAO-1373-2021 BEFORE THE NATIONAL LOK ADALAT, PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH FAO-1373-2021 Date of decision-09.05.2026 RITIKA VS RAJ KUMAR AND OTHERS

Present:

Mr. Ram Kumar Saini, Advocate for the appellants.

Mr. Punit Jain, Advocate for the United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

*** As agreed in terms of statements of learned counsel for the appellants, learned counsel and representative of the respondent-Insurance Company (separately recorded), a sum of Rs. 28,00,000/- (Twenty Eight Lakhs Only) over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal is allowed to the appellant(s) in full and final settlement of the claim in this appeal. As per the statement of learned counsel for the appellant(s), the enhanced amount be paid to appellant(s).

The appeal is disposed of with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit a crossed-cheque for Rs. 28,00,000/- (Twenty Eight Lakhs Only) in the name of appellant(s) with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within six weeks from today, failing which, interest @ 9% per annum from the date of this order till payment shall follow on the said amount. The concerned Officer of the Lok Adalat Branch/Office shall issue proper receipt to learned counsel/representative of the Insurance Company POONAM 2026.05.14 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

506 FAO-1373-2021 after receiving the cheque. The Ld. counsel for the appellant(s) or appellant(s) may collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat. All interim application/s also stand/s disposed of. Copy of the order be supplied/sent to the counsel/parties and file be returned to the Hon'ble High Court.

(RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI) PRESIDENT 09.05.2026 poonam (SUDEEP MAHAJAN) MEMBER POONAM 2026.05.14 09:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document