Archana Sharma & Jothers v. Sharda Devi & Others
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FAO-862-2001 (O&M) and FAO-863-2001 (O&M), High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Parmod Goyal, J., decided 08.07.2026. Motor accident compensation appeals disposed of without fresh adjudication in terms of this Court's earlier judgment dated 01.05.2018 in FAO No.463 of 2001, which enhanced the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hisar award dated 02.06.2000 from Rs.8,15,000/- to Rs.16,59,144/- (50% to widow and minor child, 50% to parents). Death of Rishi Kant in accident dated 03.05.1996 caused by rash and negligent driving of truck No.PNS-4503 by Mohinder Singh; claimants: Archana Sharma (widow), minor son, and parents (Sharda Devi and others); claim petition No.59 of 1999 by parents clubbed with the other petition. CM No.2899-CII of 2026 in FAO No.863 of 2001 for amendment of memorandum of parties (appellant No.2's name wrongly mentioned as Vebhav Sharma instead of Vedant) disposed of with liberty to approach the Tribunal/Executing Court for correction and release of compensation in favour of Vedant @ Vebhav Sharma. Advocates: Kartik Khicher for appellants; Suvir Diwan for respondent No.3-Insurance Company.