Sangita Bhaskar Tople and Ors. v. Icici Lombard General Insurance Company, Mumbai Thr.Divisional Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
Partial release of deposited compensation pending first appeal: claimants (Sangita Bhaskar Tople and Ors.) permitted to withdraw further 35% of the amount deposited in the Tribunal with accrued interest; 25% previously withdrawn. Insurer-appellant (Divisional Manager, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company) appeals Tribunal judgment challenging negligence of the pick up vehicle and quantum, particularly interest; Tribunal had held motorcycle driver negligent. Orders: Interim Application allowed and disposed; First Appeal (Stamp) 25967/2023 admitted; R&P called; notice waived for respondent Nos. 1-2 (counsel: Sachin Gite for claimants, Smt. Varsha Chavan for insurer). Bench: Arun R. Pedneker, J.; Court: High Court of Judicature at Bombay; Date: 14 June 2024; Matter: FA(St.) No. 25967/2023 with IA No. 6427/2024.
What did the court decide?
Applicants (claimants) permitted to withdraw a further 35% of the compensation deposited in the Tribunal along with accrued interest; Interim Application No. 6427/2024 allowed and disposed of; First Appeal (Stamp) No. 25967/2023 admitted; R&P to be called; appeal to be listed in due course.