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Kamla Devi v. Saurabh & Ors. (Icici Lobard Gen Ins Co. Ltd. )

Delhi HC7 May 2025MAC.APP./138/2019

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What is this about?

This appeal sought enhancement of motor accident compensation awarded by the MACT. The matter was settled in the National Lok Adalat for an additional Rs. 3 lakhs. The court directed the release of funds to the appellant, the husband's wife, as a result of his death.

What did the court decide?

Compensation payable to the respondent's estate (deceased husband) was directed to be released in favour of the appellant.

Kamla Devi Vs Saurabh & Ors. (Icici Lobard Gen Ins Co. Ltd. ) — Insurance | Delhi HC (2025)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + MAC.APP. 138/2019, CM APPL. 3334/2019, CM APPL. 7659/2020 & CM APPL. 27613/2025 KAMLA DEVI .....Appellant Through: Mr. Navneet Goyal, Advocate

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versus

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SAURABH & ORS (ICICI LOBARD GEN INS CO LTD ) .....Respondent Through: Ms. Suman Bagga, Advocate for R-3

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CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE TARA VITASTA GANJU

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O R D E R

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% 07.05.2025

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The present Appeal has been filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 for enhancement of the compensation amount in respect of judgment dated 04.10.2018 [hereinafter referred to as “Impugned Judgment”] passed by the learned Presiding Officer, MACT, Shahdara, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi. By the Impugned Judgment, a compensation in the sum of Rs. 16,75,000/- along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum has been awarded to the Appellant.

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Learned Counsel for the parties jointly submit that the matter was settled in the National Lok Adalat on 08.03.2025. Learned Counsel for the Appellant and Respondent No.3 submit that in terms of the settlement, the Appellant is entitled to enhanced compensation in the sum of Rs. 3 lakhs over and above, the amount awarded by the learned Tribunal as full and final compensation. Pursuant thereto, Respondent No.3 was directed to deposit a sum of Rs. 3 lakhs within a period of six weeks.

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/05/2025 at 12:59:58

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The report of the Registry is that the payment has since been deposited, in view thereof, an Application has been filed seeking release of compensation payable to Respondent No.4, since Respondent No.4 has expired, to be paid to the Appellant, who is the wife of the Respondent No.4. 4. Since the matter has been settled, let the compensation payable to the Respondent No.4 be released in favour of the Appellant.

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Accordingly, the Appeal is disposed of. All pending Applications also stand closed.

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The parties will act based on the digitally signed copy of the order.

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TARA VITASTA GANJU, J

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MAY 7, 2025/ g.joshi

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/05/2025 at 12:59:58

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This is a digitally signed order.

Kamla Devi v. Saurabh & Ors. (Icici Lobard Gen Ins Co. Ltd. )

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