Manu v. Kanwar Pal and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat consent settlement of motor accident claims appeal (FAO-3682-2002, decided 27.01.2025) between Manu (appellant) and Kanwar Pal & others; National Insurance Co. represented; additional compensation of Rs.5,000 over Tribunal award in full and final satisfaction; cheque deposit direction with six-week timeline and 9% default interest; liability shared equally by respondents 3 and 6; no statutory provisions or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed on consent: additional Rs.5,000/- awarded to the appellant over the Tribunal amount in full and final satisfaction; Insurance Company to deposit cheque favouring the appellant with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court within six weeks, failing which interest @ 9% per annum applies; pending civil miscellaneous applications, if any, disposed. ¶6