Smt Hajira Bi v. M/S United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
This appeal discharged composite negligence in a fatal road accident where a Maruthi Omni Car hit a lorry parked without indicators. The Court apportioned liability 50:50, ordered the lorry insurer to pay the assessed compensation, and determined the quantum based on statutory guidelines.
What did the court decide?
Both appeals allowed. Compensation fixed at Rs.17,96,500/- (MFA 9617/2017) and Rs.9,51,800/- (MFA 9618/2017) awarded with interest. Lorry insurer liable to deposit funds.