Bhushan Ratan Dhatrak and Anr. v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corp. Thr. Divisional Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, First Appeal No.1725 of 2025 with IA 12497/2025 and IA 10483/2025; Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) motor-accident compensation appeal; interim release of deposited compensation; only 50% of deposit allowed to be withdrawn by original claimants along with accrued interest on usual undertakings; full withdrawal refused pending decision on negligence of deceased and quantum; order by R. M. Joshi, J. dated 12 March 2026; appeal by consent fixed for final hearing on 24 April 2026; counsel: Manjeet Lasunkar for MSRTC, Pritesh Bohade for claimants.
What did the court decide?
Applicants/Original Claimants permitted to withdraw 50% of the amount deposited by the Appellant, together with the interest accrued thereon, on usual undertakings; withdrawal of the entire amount was refused. ¶24