Syed Dastagir Pasha vs Oriental Insurance Co.Ltd.& Ors

The Supreme Court, in a Lok Adalat proceeding, directed the Oriental Insurance Company to pay an additional sum of Rs. 75,000 to the appellant, Syed Dastagir Pasha, in full and final settlement of his claim. The Court emphasized that this amount should be deposited with the concerned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) within four weeks, allowing the claimant to withdraw the total sum. The decision underscores the importance of amicable settlements in insurance claims.