Nationla Insurance Co.Ltd through Its Regional Manager v. Smt. Geeta Singh and 11 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
FAO No. 108 of 2012; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench (2025:AHC-LKO:30989); Abdul Moin, J.; decided 21.05.2025; motor accident claims compensation; multiplier correction — tribunal used age 30 whereas deceased was 35; correct multiplier 16 for ages 31-35 per National Insurance Company Ltd Vs. Pranay Sethi and Ors (2017) 16 SCC 680, considering Sarla Verma Vs. Delhi Transport Corporation and Anr (2009) 6 SCC 121; MACT/Additional District Judge Court No. 3 Unnao, M.A.C.P No. 51 of 2007; award Rs. 7,29,500/- modified; fifty percent payable by insurance company, balance by respondents no. 3/1 to 3/6; statutory amount remitted to tribunal for disbursement to claimants; appeal disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed of by modifying the learned tribunal's judgment so that the multiplier is read as 16; the statutory amount is to be remitted back to the learned tribunal for disbursement to the claimants in accordance with law.