Sunil @ Kala and Others v. Shiv Kumar and Others
Motor Accident Compensation – Enhancement by settlement
Case brief
What is this about?
FAO-1332-2024, Punjab and Haryana High Court, National Lok Adalat, order dated 13.09.2025. Sunil @ Kala and others (appellants/claimants) v. Shiv Kumar and others; counsel for respondent No.3-ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited. Full and final settlement; enhanced compensation Rs. 9,50,000/- over MACT Bhiwani award; payment within four weeks by RTGS/demand draft; default interest @ 9% per annum till realization; appeal and pending civil miscellaneous application disposed.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs. 9,50,000/- over and above the MACT, Bhiwani award, to be credited to the claimants' account within four weeks (via RTGS on provision of bank details, otherwise by demand draft), with interest @ 9% per annum from the due date till realization in case of delay beyond four weeks. ¶20