Attar Singh v. Harvinder Singh and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat compromise settlement; motor accident claim appeal FAO-1618-2004 (Attar Singh v. Harvinder Singh & Ors.); enhancement of Rs.2,00,000/- (Two Lac) over and above tribunal award in full and final satisfaction; accepted by insurer Oriental Ins. Co. of offending vehicle; cheque to be deposited within six weeks, failing which interest @9% per annum till payment; cheque collectable by appellant/counsel against proper receipt; decided 06.08.2025 by M.S. Chauhan (President) and Dr. Sarita Gupta (Member); counsel: Jagdeep S. Virk (appellant), Sanjiv Pabbi and Ankur Gupta (respondents), Yatin Sachdeva Dy. Manager (insurer).
What did the court decide?
Additional compensation of Rs.2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lac only) over and above the tribunal award to appellant-Attar Singh S/o Shri Bhartu Ram, by cheque to be deposited by the insurer with the Lok Adalat within six weeks, failing which the amount shall carry interest @ 9% per annum from the date of the order till payment.