Pushkar Sinha and Ors. v. Rikhiram Dhruv and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat accepted a compromise between motor accident claimants and insurers, modifying the tribunal award to include an extra Rs. 5 lakh payable by the insurer with interest.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs. 5,00,000 to be paid by the insurer within 60 days; 6% interest applicable on default.