Kalawati v. Shiv Charan & Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident claim appeal FAO-5623-2004 (Kalawati v. Shiv Charan & others; respondent No.3 National Insurance Co.) settled before the National Lok Adalat, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh on 13.09.2025. Enhanced compensation of Rs. 12,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Lacs Only) allowed over and above the Tribunal award in full and final settlement; payment by crossed cheque to be deposited with the Lok Adalat office within 04 weeks, with interest @ 7% per annum till payment if delayed; appeal and pending civil miscellaneous application disposed of. Counsel: Ashish Gupta for the appellant; Punit Jain for respondent No.3. Bench: Deepinder Singh Nalwa (President) and Rakesh Nehra (Member).
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs. 12,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Lacs Only) over and above the Tribunal award, in full and final settlement of the claim; Insurance Company directed to deposit a crossed cheque in the appellant's name with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court within 04 weeks, failing which interest @ 7% per annum shall accrue till payment; pending civil miscellaneous application, if any, disposed of.