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Trilochan Seth and Others v. Ram Chandra Behra and Others

Chhattisgarh HC1 Apr 2010MA/431/2006

Case brief

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What is this about?

The High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 2,25,000 to Rs. 3,15,000 awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, directing the insurer to pay the enhanced amount along with quantified interest to the claimants.

What did the court decide?

Compensation enhanced to Rs. 3,15,000 along with interest of Rs. 8,500; insurer granted three months' time to deposit Rs. 98,000.

Trilochan Seth and Others Vs Ram Chandra Behra… — Motor Accident Claims | Chhattisgarh HC (2010)

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Trilochan Seth and Others v. Ram Chandra Behra and Others

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