M/S. ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO.LTD. v. JHUNA SAHANI
MACA/481/2024 · 2026-03-14
V Narasingh
body2024
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
MACA No. 481 of 2024
M/s. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.
…. Appellant
Mr. A. Dash, Advocate
-versus-
1. Jhuna Sahani
2. Chandi Sahani
3. Dev Sahani
4. Laxmi Devi …. Respondents
Mr. D.D. Mohapatra, Adv. (R-1 & 2)
CORAM:
JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
Order No.
ORDER 14.03.2026
04.
1. This matter is taken up today in the 1st National Lok Adalat through Hybrid Mode for settlement on the basis of compromise.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Appellant and
learned counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2.
3. This appeal has been filed by the Appellant- Insurance Company.
4. As agreed to, the amount of compensation is modified as sum of Rs.19,50,000/- (Rupees Nineteen Lakh Fifty Thousand) consolidated. The compromise
sheet signed by both the parties/their authorized representatives is taken on record.
5. Learned 2nd M.A.C.T., N.D. Sambalpur, is called upon to reapportion the aforesaid agreed amount as per the impugned Award proportionately.
The default interest at the rate of 6% per annum is waived.
6. The awarded amount shall be deposited before the learned 2nd M.A.C.T., N.D. Sambalpur within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt/production of this order.
7. Within six weeks of submission of proof regarding deposit of the modified amount before the Tribunal, the statutory deposit along with accrued interest be refunded to the Insurance Company as per procedure.
8. As the case is disposed of in the spirit of the Lok Adalat, no court fee is liable to be paid by the claimants.
9. The MACA is accordingly disposed of.
10. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.
( V. Narasingh )
Judge
National Lok Adalat
Santoshi/Ayesha