Smt Manju Devi and Others. v. Gopi Chand Deenghra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Rajasthan High Court allowed an appeal by Oriental Insurance Company against two decrees. The court held that cause of death was accidental death due to delay in transport, triggered accident liability under the Insurance Act. The minimum compensation of Rs. 27,360 was enhanced to Rs. 43,080. An additional compensation of Rs. 40,000 was granted to the mother as Destitute person.
What did the court decide?
Minimum compensation enhanced from Rs. 4,32,000 to Rs. 4,30,800. Rs. 40,000 awarded to mother; total increased to Rs. 8,34,800.