Mohammad Khayam Son of Abbas v. Ram Prasad Son of Nand Kishor
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court addressed a writ petition where the petitioner sought release of motor accident compensation deposited by the insurer. Although a prior order mandated deposit in the Postal Monthly Income Scheme, the Court allowed withdrawal of 60% of the amount due to the petitioner's dire financial need, directing the remainder to follow the previous direction.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner allowed to withdraw 60% of the compensation deposited; remaining 40% to be deposited in the Monthly Income Scheme as directed earlier.