Latabai Piraji Horshil and Ors. v. the New India Assurance Co. Ltd., Thr Its Divisional Manager and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Insurance company's first appeal against a motor accident compensation award was settled before a Lok Adalat by compromise. Claimants agreed to accept Rs.9,00,000 from the balance in the registry, with the remaining amount and interest refunded to the insurer. Appeal disposed in terms of the compromise.
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed by compromise: claimants to receive Rs.9,00,000 from registry balance; remainder plus interest refunded to Insurance Company; court fees refunded.