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Case Name: The New India Assurance Company Ltd. vs Sri Papitla Muthaiah @ Yesu on 07 November, 2023 Court: High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad Date of Judgment: 07 November, 2023 Bench: P. Sam Koshy J and N. Tukaramji J Subject: Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Key Legal Propositions 1. Appeals under Section 13 of the Motor Vehicles Act can be withdrawn with the consent of parties. 2. Settlement reached before a Lok Adalat is binding and confirms the award passed by the Tribunal. 3. Withdrawal of an appeal results in its dismissal, with no order as to costs. Judgment Summary Background: The present appeal was filed by the Insurance Company against an award dated 03.08.2015 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-cum-Additional District Judge, Khammam, in M.V.O.P.No.371 of 2011. Concurrent petitions for condonation of delay and stay of proceedings were also filed. Held: A. On Appeal Withdrawal: Majority View: The appeal was withdrawn by the Insurance Company following a settlement reached before the Lok Adalat on 09.09.2023. The Lok Adalat award was confirmed, and the appeal was dismissed as withdrawn. Dissenting View: None. B. On Costs: Majority View: There was no order