Ravinder Singh and Others v. Arun Kumar and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh; FAO-1432-2021 (O&M); decided 13.02.2026; Archana Puri, J.; appellants Ravinder Singh and Others (husband and children of deceased) v. Arun Kumar and Another incl. respondent No.2-Insurance Company; motor vehicular accident death of Kalavati; Tribunal award Para 38: notional earnings Rs.9,000/- p.m., annual Rs.1,08,000/-, multiplier 14, Rs.15,12,000/-, loss of estate Rs.15,000/-, loss of consortium Rs.40,000/-, funeral expenses Rs.15,000/-, total Rs.15,82,000/-; enhancement sought; future prospects / personal expenses not adjudicated; amicable settlement; additional Rs.1,25,000/- full and final settlement; payable within six weeks; penal interest 8% per month on default; appeal accepted (allowed); advocates Neeraj Khanna, Ravinder Arora, Vedika, Nigam K Bhardwaj; no statute or precedent citations in text.
What did the court decide?
Additional compensation of Rs.1,25,000/- over and above the amount awarded, ordered to be paid by the Insurance Company to the appellants within six weeks, failing which penal interest @ 8% per month shall be payable till realization.