United India Insurance Company Limited v. Bimla Sharma & Others
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FAO Punjab & Haryana 2026, Sudeepti Sharma J: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Bimla Sharma & Ors. and v. Bala & Ors.; motor accident death compensation quantum appeal against MACT Karnal award 02.11.2017; deduction of compassionate assistance paid under Haryana Compassionate Assistance to the Dependants of Deceased Government Employees Rules, 2006 (double benefit) following Balwan Singh, Shashi Sharma, Krishna v. Tek Chand; width of 'legal representative' — major son and daughter held dependants (Sadhana Tomar, N. Jayasree, Gujarat SRTC); Sarla Verma multiplier 9 and 1/5 deduction; Pranay Sethi 15% future prospects and conventional heads; Magma filial/spousal consortium Rs.40,000 each; interest @ 9% p.a. from filing till realization (Dara Singh, R.Valli); recomputed total Rs.48,10,496 minus Rs.9,22,200 = Rs.38,88,496; recovery-stay beyond Rs.17,00,000; statutory Rs.25,000 refunded; appeals allowed.