Laxmi Devi and 5 Others v. Putai and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
FAO 202/2025, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, Court No. 8, Judge Jaspreet Singh, order dated 2.7.2025. Enhancement appeal under Section 173, Motor Vehicle Act 1988, against MACT Lakhimpur Kheri award dated 04.11.2024 in Claim Petition No.93/2021 (fatal accident compensation; deceased employed as tent-house). Income dispute: Tribunal adopted Rs.6000/- p.m.; claimants alleged Rs.15,000/- p.m. Appellants Laxmi Devi and 5 Others (counsel Deo Raj Singh); respondents Putai and 2 Others. Appeal admitted; notice to respondents 1-3; lower court record summoned; listed 27.08.2025. Keywords: motor accident claims, compensation enhancement, loss of income, FAO, admission order, quantum of damages.
What did the court decide?
Interim admission order: appeal admitted; notice to respondents No.1 to 3 returnable at an early date; lower court record to be summoned; counsel to take steps within one week; case listed on 27.08.2025. Final decision on enhancement of compensation deferred.