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2024 DAILYLAW 3387 (PNJ)

SHANTI DEVI AND OTHERS v. AJAY KUMAR SHARMA AND OTHERS

FAO/5668/2024 · 2026-09-10

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Daily Lok Adalat Bench No.4 512 FAO-5668-2024 (O&M) Shanti Devi and others Vs. Ajay Kumar Sharma and others Present:- Mr.Pradeep Chhoker, Advocate for the appellants. Mr.P.H.S.Pannu, Advocate for the respondent-Insurance Company. *** AWARD OF LOK ADALAT BENCH NO.4 As agreed, (statements of learned counsel for the appellants as well as counsel for the Insurance Company, separately recorded) a sum of Rs.16,80,000/- (Rupees Sixteen Lacs and Eighty Thousand only) over and above the amount already awarded by the Tribunal is allowed to the appellants in full and final settlement of the claim. Learned counsel for the appellants stated that agreed amount be released in favour of appellant No.2-Rampal. It was further undertaken that in case in future any claim is raised by any other claimant- appellant(s), the appellant No.2–Rampal shall indemnify the said claimant(s). Accordingly, we dispose of this case with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit cheque of Rs.16,80,000/- (Rupees Sixteen Lacs and Eighty Thousand only) in favour of appellant No.2-Rampal with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court on or before 11.11.2026. Failing compliance of the order, interest @ 9% per annum shall follow on this amount till payment from the date of this order. The MEENU KUMARI 2026.09.11 12:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment FAO-5668-2024 (O&M) -2- appellants’ counsel may collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat after retaining the photocopy of the cheque/draft bearing signatures of the Counsel. Appeal stands disposed of. Copy of this order be supplied/sent to the counsel/parties and file be consigned to the record room. Pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of. (JASBIR SINGH) PRESIDENT (B.C.GUPTA) MEMBER 10.09.2026 Meenu MEENU KUMARI 2026.09.11 12:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment