This appeal lies against a judgment granting Rs.6,11,000 compensation for death in a motor accident. During hearing, the appellant agreed to an additional consolidated sum of Rs.2,25,000, which the High Court fixed as the final compensation amount.
Compensation fixed at Rs.2,25,000. Insurance Company directed to deposit within two months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
MACA No.785 of 2014
Radhe Rana and another …. Appellants Mr. P.K. Behera, Advocate on behalf of Mr. D. Mund, Advocate
-versus-
…. Manguli Charan Swain and another Respondents Mr. J.R. Deo, Advocate on behalf of Mr. G. Mishra, Senior Advocate for Respondent No.2
CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER
10.07.2023
Order No.
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, C utta ck Date: 11-Jul-2023 10:41:37
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twenty-five thousand) is proposed to the parties in course of hearing. Mr. P.K. Behera, learned counsel for the claimantsAppellants agrees to the same and Mr. J.R. Deo, learned counsel for Respondent No.2-Insurance Company leaves it to the discretion of the Court. The compensation amount is accordingly fixed to that extent.
( B.P. Routray) Judge
B.K. Barik
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: 11-Jul-2023 10:41:37
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation amount in a motor accident claim deserves enhancement.
Whether the quantum of compensation claimed requires judicial intervention.
Radhe Rana and another
Manguli Charan Swain and another
B P Routray
As recorded by the court registry
Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court
