Sucha Singh and Anr. v. Jarnail Singh and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
FAO-711-2023; Sucha Singh and Anr. v. Jarnail Singh and Ors.; respondent No.3 New India Assurance Co. Ltd.; National Lok Adalat, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh; CM-2588-CII-2023; condonation of 220 days delay; Section 5 Limitation Act; enhanced compensation Rs.7,75,000/- over and above Tribunal award; full and final settlement; crossed cheque in name of appellant No.1-Sucha Singh; deposit within 08 weeks; default interest 9% per annum till payment; waiver of interest for condoned period; appeal disposed March 14, 2026.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.7,75,000/- over and above the Tribunal award allowed in full and final settlement, payable to appellant No.1-Sucha Singh by crossed cheque to be deposited with the Lok Adalat office of the High Court within 08 weeks; failing deposit, interest @ 9% per annum till payment from the date of the order; appellants waive interest for the 220-day condoned period.