Telangana High Court

Lok Adalat: Dispute Between Lorry and Van Owners Resolved

Updated
Oct 31, 2025 3:22 PM
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Quick Summary: A legal dispute involving a lorry owner, insurance companies, and a junior college was settled in Lok Adalat, as per the decision by Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy.

The People Involved

This case was between two people, Bangu Bangula Suramma and Bangu Bangula Padma, and four other parties. The other parties included M. Narasimha, the owner of a lorry, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, M/s Holy Trinity Junior College, and The New India Assurance Company.

The Problem

The case was about a disagreement over who owned and was responsible for a lorry and a van. The lorry was owned by M. Narasimha, and the van was linked to Holy Trinity Junior College. The insurance companies, ICICI Lombard and New India Assurance, were involved because they provided coverage for the vehicles.

Settlement Through Lok Adalat

On September 13, 2025, the case was sent to Lok Adalat, where it was settled peacefully. Lok Adalat is a system in India that helps resolve disputes outside of court, often leading to quicker and agreeable solutions.

"The matter was settled before the Lok Adalat and an award was passed."

The Decision

Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy ended the case based on the decision made by Lok Adalat. He mentioned that any remaining minor applications would be closed and that there would be no order about costs.

Final Notes

The decision was finalized on October 27, 2025. The court was instructed to attach the Lok Adalat decision copy to the official record, ensuring all parties have a record of the settlement.