Prem Wati & Ors. v. Mukh Ram & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent full-and-final settlement of a motor accident compensation appeal (FAO-3817-2011) before the High Court Lok Adalat: enhancement of Rs.7,00,000 over and above the Tribunal award, paid by National Ins. Co. Ltd. to claimant-appellant No.5 Jogender s/o Vikram Singh through a crossed cheque to be deposited with the Lok Adalat office by 15.09.2025, with 9% p.a. default interest on failure; bench of J.C. Verma (President) and Arvind Kumar (Member); order dated 04.08.2025; no statutes or case law cited.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.700,000/- (Rupees Seven Lakh only) over and above the Tribunal award to the appellants in full and final settlement, payable to appellant No.5-Jogender s/o Vikram Singh by crossed cheque to be deposited by the Insurance Company with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court on or before 15.09.2025, failing which the amount carries 9% interest p.a. till deposit.