Sapna and Others v. Harish Kumar and Others
Motor Accident Claims – Enhancement of compensation
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab & Haryana HC, Nidhi Gupta J., 03.09.2025, FAO-3705-2023 dismissed — enhancement of MACT Rohtak award (16.11.2022, Rs.21,26,320/-, 6% interest) refused; no head for love and affection; income Rs.10,200 p.m. skilled labour, 40% future prospects, 1/4 deduction, multiplier 16; fatal Canter accident 03.03.2020; New India Assurance v. Vinish Jain ((2018) 3 SCC 619) followed — ±4-5% variation no interference; Kerala HC Alikutty and Reliance General v. Adila relied on; Reshma Kumari v. Madan Mohan (2013(5) Scale 160) just-compensation principle; S.166 MV Act; S.5 Limitation Act r/w S.151 CPC delay condoned.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 90 days in filing the accompanying appeal is condoned and application CM-12182-CII-2023 is allowed, the application being supported by affidavit of appellant No.1. ¶14