Partly allowed
Baldev Raj v. Union of India & Ors.
Punjab & Haryana HCCWP/5269/2009
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
In an appeal against an award by the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, the High Court held the awarded compensation of Rs. 34,637 as meager for the injuries and 5% physical disability sustained. The single-judge bench enhanced the compensation, directing the Tribunal to pay an additional Rs. 15,000 to the appellant along with interest at the rate awarded by the Tribunal.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation to the tune of Rs. 15,000/- over the award amount along with interest at the same rate.