Amod Singh v. Sohan Lal and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident injury appeal FAO-5363-2018, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, decided 01.04.2026 by Justice Archana Puri (oral). Appellant Amod Singh v. Sohan Lal and Anr (respondent No.2: Insurance company). Accident dated 14.08.2015; appellant aged 35; fracture of both bones of right leg; 10% permanent disability. Insurer's offer of additional Rs.1,00,000/- over the amount already awarded (Award paragraph No.30) accepted by appellant's counsel; mediation non-starter; appeal allowed; payment within six weeks; penal interest @ 8% per annum from date of appeal till realization on default. Consent-based enhancement of compensation; no statutes or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Insurance Company to pay Rs.1,00,000/- over and above the amount already awarded within six weeks; on default, penal interest @ 8% per annum from the date of appeal till realization.