United India Insurance Company Limited v. Sh Virender & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Cross-appeals arising from a motorcycle-car collision that killed a pillion rider and injured the rider. The court held no contributory negligence could be attributed to either pillion or unlicensed rider without cogent evidence, enhanced the deceased's income to Rs.12,480 per month, awarded Rs.1,00,000 for pain and suffering with future prospects to the injured, and disposed of all appeals with d
What did the court decide?
Insurance appeal dismissed; claimants' appeals allowed: contributory negligence deleted, compensation enhanced to Rs.29,03,500 (death case) and Rs.3,46,525 (injury case), payable at 9% interest.