Savitri Devi v. Baldev Singh And Others

BEFORE THE NATIONAL LOK ADALAT, PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-4121-2025 (O&M) SAVITRI DEVI VS. BALDEV SINGH AND OTHERS.

Present:- Mr. Amandeep Saini, Advocate for the appellant(s). Mr. Abhimanyu Kalsi, Advocate for the respondent (s)-New India Assurance Co ** As agreed, as per statements of learned counsel for the appellant and learned counsel for the Insurance Company (separately recorded), a sum of Rs.7,00,000/- (Rupees Seven lakh only) over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal is allowed to the appellant in full and final settlement of the claim in this appeal. As per the statement of learned counsel for the appellant, the enhanced amount be paid to appellant-Savitri Devi.

Accordingly, we dispose of this case with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit a crossed-cheque of Rs.7,00,000/- (Rupees Seven lakh only) in the name of appellant-Savitri Devi with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within a period of eight weeks from today, in compliance of this order, failing which, interest @ 9% per annum shall follow on this amount till payment from the date of this order. The concerned Officer of the Lok Adalat Branch/Office shall issue proper receipt after receiving the cheque to learned counsel/representative of the respondent -Insurance Company. The appellant(s)' counsel/appellant(s) may collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat. Copy of the order be supplied/sent to the counsel/parties and file be returned to the Hon'ble High Court.

(SUDEEPTI SHARMA) PRESIDENT 13.12.2025 (KANWALJIT SINGH) Sanjeev MEMBER SANJEEV KUMAR 2025.12.18 15:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document