Allowed
Annapurna Tiwari and Anr. v. Rakesh Kumar and Ors.
Punjab & Haryana HCFAO/4333/2008
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Appeal against dismissal of a death claim arising from a fatal motorcycle-mini bus collision. The court held the Tribunal's finding unsustainable given the FIR, challan, unimpeached doctor's testimony and pending trial, reappraised compensation with 50% future prospects and multiplier 18, and allowed the appeal with enhanced compensation and 9% interest.
What did the court decide?
Award dated 18.03.2008 set aside; total compensation Rs.32,20,400 with 9% interest from date of claim petition till realization, payable by insurer-respondent No.3 within two months.