K.BHAGYA LAKSHMI vs NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.LTD.

The Supreme Court ordered the appellants to be paid an additional amount of Rs. 1.5 lacs within eight weeks as full and final settlement of their claims, in addition to previous payments made. The Court clarified that this amount would be paid without interest. The appeals were disposed of, with the parties bearing their own costs, establishing the principle of settlement in civil disputes.