Purnima Saikia v. Diganta Sarma and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident claims appeal (MACApp./475/2019) before the Gauhati High Court, decided 14.03.2026 by Rajesh Mazumdar, J. Claimant/appellant Purnima Saikia (W/O Late Hemakanta Saikia, Kamrup, Assam) versus respondents Diganta Sarma, Liberty Videokon Gen. Ins. Co. Ltd. and a third respondent listed only by address. Appeal over the original award of Rs. 8,97,500/- settled for an additional Rs. 2,00,000/-; insurer to deposit before the Registry within 45 days, no interest if timely, statutory interest otherwise; release to claimant on proper identification. No statutes or precedent cases cited; no issues framed - consent-settlement order. Counsel: A R Agarwala for the petitioner/appellant; R Goswami (also appearing with Legal Officer Disha Biswas for Liberty per para 19), D Deka, P Borthakur and M Saikia for the respondents.
What did the court decide?
Additional compensation of Rs. 2,00,000/- to the claimant-appellant, to be deposited by the insurer (Liberty) before the Registry of the Gauhati High Court within 45 days (no interest if deposited in time; statutory interest if deposited later), and released to the claimant upon proper identification.