Balbir Kaur and Ors. v. Rakesh Kumar and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat consent settlement of motor accident compensation appeal FAO-2299-2021 (O&M); appellants Balbir Kaur and Des Raj; respondents Rakesh Kumar and Ors and respondent-Insurance Company; enhanced compensation Rs.3,00,000/- (Rs.1,50,000/- each) over and above Tribunal award; full and final settlement; crossed cheque to be deposited with Lok Adalat office of the High Court within 45 days; default interest 9% per annum till payment; counsel: Vijay Lath for appellants; PHS Pannu Sr Advocate with Sonu Rathi (Sr. Executive Legal) and Manbir Singh for Insurance Company; bench: Sudeepti Sharma President, Jai Vir Yadav Member; order dated 13.09.2025.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.3,00,000/- (Rs.1,50,000/- to each) granted to appellants Balbir Kaur and Des Raj over and above the Tribunal award in full and final settlement; Insurance Company to deposit a crossed cheque for Rs.3,00,000/- with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court within 45 days, failing which interest @ 9% per annum till payment; case disposed of accordingly.