Salma and 6 Others v. Prescribed Authority/Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court set aside the lower tribunal's order refusing the petitioner's withdrawal of deposited motor accident compensation held for marriage expenses. The Court ruled that the timing of the hearing was irrelevant and the tribunal failed to examine the family's need.
What did the court decide?
The order dated 02.12.2020 is quashed; petitioners are permitted to withdraw the deposited amount for marriage expenses.