The Divisional Manager National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt Parvati and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Cross-appeals by claimants and insurers in death-by-negligence claims under Section 163-A MV Act. The court upheld insurer liability despite an invalid driving licence, rejected deductions for personal expenses and future prospects in Section 163-A cases, recomputed compensation applying the Second Schedule, and enhanced the award with interest at 6% per annum.
What did the court decide?
Claim petitions allowed; insurers directed to pay enhanced compensation with interest at 6% p.a. from date of petition till realization, within six weeks.