The Odisha High Court reduced compensation in a motor accident appeal from Rs. 8,50,000 to Rs. 6,50,000 and adjusted interest from 7% to 6% per annum upon agreement of parties, waiving penal interest.
Deposited reduced compensation of Rs. 6,50,000 with 6% interest; penal interest waived.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
MACA No.354 of 2017
…. The Manager Legal Claims, M/s.Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Appellant
Mr. S. Satapathy, Advocate
-versus-
Lilirani Pradhan and others …. Respondents Mr. A.K. Sahoo, Advocate for Respondent Nos.1, 2, 4 to 6
CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER
12.07.2023
Order No.
Signature Not Verified
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Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, C utta ck Date: 14-Jul-2023 16:52:19
along with 6% interest is proposed to the parties in course of hearing. Mr. A.K. Sahoo, learned counsel for the claimants agrees to the same and Mr. S. Satapathy, learned counsel for the Appellant-Insurance Company leaves it to the discretion of the Court. The compensation amount is accordingly fixed to that extent.
B.K. Barik
Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, C utta ck Date: 14-Jul-2023 16:52:19
Signature Not Verified
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the compensation amount and interest rate in a motor accident claim are to be modified.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Lilirani Pradhan
B. P. Routray
As recorded by the court registry
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