Balwinder Singh v. Veena Sharma and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This is a motor accident case where the appellant challenged the Tribunal's award of compensation under Section 163-A. The High Court dismissed the appeal, noting the inability of the appellant's counsel to demonstrate entitlement to further enhancement, and declined to interfere with the medical expenses awarded absent an insurance appeal.
What the court decided
FAO No.2408 of 2012(O&M)
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
FAO No.2408 of 2012(O&M) Date of decision: 18.7.2014
Balwinder Singh
......Appellant(s)
Versus
Veena Sharma & ors.
......Respondent(s)
CORAM:HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAKESH KUMAR GARG
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Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act requires enhancement in the current appeal by the appellant.
Whether the appellate court should interfere with the quantum of medical expenses awarded in the absence of an appeal by the Insurance Company.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Balwinder Singh
- respondent
Veena Sharma & ors.
Coram
Rakesh Kumar Garg
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Punjab & Haryana HC
- Decided on
- · July
- Registered
- Case no.
- FAO/2408/2012
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