Hdfc Ergo General v. Mallinath and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal by claimant seeking enhancement of compensation for injuries sustained in a motor accident. The High Court enhanced compensation, holding the insurer liable to pay the awarded amount with interest, subject to recovery from the owner. The appeal was allowed in part.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced. Insurer directed to pay the enhanced compensation with interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realization, and recover it from the owner of the offending vehicle.