Disha Dinesh Gondhali and Ors. v. Premsing Saini and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident compensation – interest on award – commencement of interest from date of filing of claim petition versus date of judgment/order – appeal by claimants (Gondhali family, Alibag, Raigad) against National Insurance Co. Ltd (Thane-Kalwa) and Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd – appeal allowed – insurers to deposit 50% each with accrued interest within eight weeks – withdrawal permitted – Bombay High Court, Shivkumar Dige, J., First Appeal No. 701 of 2024, decided 05-08-2025.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed. The Appellants – Claimants are entitled to interest on the compensation amount awarded by the Tribunal from the date of filing of the claim petition till realization. Respondent Nos.2 & 4 – Insurance Companies directed to deposit the compensation amount, 50% each, along with accrued interest thereon within eight weeks after receipt of the order; Claimants permitted to withdraw the deposited amount along with accrued interest; Record and Proceedings to be sent back to the Tribunal.