Appeal by insurer against motor accident compensation award partially allowed; court reduced compensation from Rs.55,000 to Rs.50,000 and interest from 9% to 6% due to minor status of injured party at time of accident.
Insurer directed to deposit reduced compensation of Rs.50,000 with 6% interest before Tribunal within two months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
MACA No.431 of 2004
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
…. Appellant Mr. G.P. Dutta, Advocate -versus-
Nilanchal Bhoi and another
…. Respondents
. CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER 01.03.2023
Order No.
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seizure list and the charge-sheet pointing out some overwriting made therein.
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with accrued interest thereon shall be refunded to the AppellantInsurance Company.
( B.P. Routray) Judge
B.K. Barik
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the alleged overwriting in the FIR invalidates the insurance company's settlement of the claim.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
Nilanchal Bhoi
B. P. Routray
As recorded by the court registry
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