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Smt. Rampyari W/O Late Ganesh Narayan Meena v. Shri Shivji Lal @ Shyoji Lal Choudhary S/O Shri Ladu Lal Choudhary

Rajasthan HC1 Dec 2023CMA/1096/2022

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What is this about?

The High Court held that the Civil Court erred in遣rejecting the claim of Rs. 8,76,714 due to evidentiary gaps. The Court enhanced the compensation to Rs. 11,35,000 by fixing loss of dependency and death expenses while allowing 8% interest for the inflated amount.

What did the court decide?

Claim enhanced from Rs. 8,76,714 to Rs. 11,35,000. Additional sum of Rs. 1,60,284 allowed with 8% interest.

Smt. Rampyari W/O Late Ganesh Narayan… — Contract and Commercial Disputes | Rajasthan HC (2023)

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 1096/2022

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Smt. Rampyari W/o Late Ganesh Narayan Meena, Aged About 47 Years, R/o Plot No. 15, Ganesh Colony, Kalyan Nagar-3, Ghati Surajpura, Morani Motor Ke Peeche, Tonk Road, Tehsil Sanganer, Dist. Jaipur (Raj.).

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Ms. Kavita D/o Late Shri Ganesh Nayaran Meena, Aged About 25 Years, R/o Plot No. 15, Ganesh Colony, Kalyan Nagar-3, Ghati Surajpura, Morani Motor Ke Peeche, Tonk Road, Tehsil Sanganer, Dist. Jaipur (Raj.).

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Ms. Savita D/o Late Shri Ganesh Narayan Meena, Aged About 23 Years, R/o Plot No. 15, Ganesh Colony, Kalyan Nagar-3, Ghati Surajpura, Morani Motor Ke Peeche, Tonk Road, Tehsil Sanganer, Dist. Jaipur (Raj.).

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Ajay Meena S/o Late Shri Ganesh Narayan Meena, Aged About 22 Years, R/o Plot No. 15, Ganesh Colony, Kalyan Nagar-3, Ghati Surajpura, Morani Motor Ke Peeche, Tonk Road, Tehsil Sanganer, Dist. Jaipur (Raj.).

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Shri Mangalram S/o Late Shri Gyarsi Lal (Deceased During Claim), R/o Plot No. 15, Ganesh Colony, Kalyan Nagar-3, Ghati Surajpura, Morani Motor Ke Peeche, Tonk Road, Tehsil Sanganer, Dist. Jaipur (Raj.).

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----Appellants

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Versus

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Shri Shivji Lal @ Shyoji Lal Choudhary S/o Shri Ladu Lal Choudhary, R/o Village Bosriya, Tehsil Uniyara, Police Station Nagar, Dist. Tonk Raj. (Driver At The Time Of Accident Of Vehicle Dumpher Chasis No. Mbig3Hyc3Feer0072, Engine No. Feez400083, Temporary Registration

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No. Rj-14-1G-Temp-7754)

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Shri Shivraj Gurjar S/o Shri Sukhlal Gurjar, R/o Village Mahmoodganj, Post Dhooa Kalan, Polist Station Dhad, Tehsil And Dist. Tonk, Raj. At Present 287, Gordhan Nagar, Toll Tax, Tonk Road, Station Sanganer, Jaipur. (Registered Owner At The Time Of Accident Of Vehicle Dumpher Chasis No. Mbig3Hyc3Feer0072, Engine No. Feez400083, Temporary Registration No. Rj-14-1G-Temp-7754)

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The New India Insurance Company Limited, Issuer Office C.d.u.i.l. And B-2 Industrial Area, Near Galaxy Cinema, Sfs Mansarover, Police Station Mansarover, Jaipur, Raj. 302002 Regional Office- Nehru Palace, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Raj. Through Branch Office. (Insurance Company At The Time Of Accident Of Vehicle Dumpher Chasis No. Mbig3Hyc3Feer0072, Engine No. Feez400083, Temporary Registration No. Rj-14-1G-Temp-7754) (Insurance Policy No. 33010031150100002517, Valid Period Till Date 10.06.2015 To 09.06.2016)

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----Respondents

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For Appellant(s) : Ms. Shobha Sharma, Adv. For : Mr. Mukesh Kumar Goyal, Adv. Respondent(s)

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMA SHANKER VYAS

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Judgment / Order

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01/12/2023

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Smt. Rampyari W/O Late Ganesh Narayan Meena v. Shri Shivji Lal @ Shyoji Lal Choudhary S/O Shri Ladu Lal Choudhary

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