LIC Challenged ₹74K Lok Adalat Award Despite Higher Litigation Cost, Criticised For Wasting Judicial Time: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Allahabad High Court (Court No. 33), challenging an order dated 30.01.2025 passed by the Permanent Lok Adalat, Aligarh. The Lok Adalat had directed LIC to pay Rs. 74,508 along with 7% interest and Rs. 5,000 litigation expenses to the respondent Megh Shyam Sharma, in…