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Smt Tulsi Devi and Ors. v. Hansraj and Ors.

Rajasthan HC2 Aug 2024CMA/1493/2018

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What is this about?

The High Court of Rajasthan, in CMA No. 1493/2018, examined a claim for interest and compensation arising from a motor accident. The bench held that the insured parties are entitled to additional interest and compensation for the period from the withdrawal of limitation despite an earlier deduction made by the insurer.

What did the court decide?

The additional claim of Rs. 1,40,573 interests and compensation from the date of withdrawal of limitation granted against the Insurance Company and owners.

Smt Tulsi Devi and Ors. Vs Hansraj and Ors. — Insurance | Rajasthan HC (2024)

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[2024:RJ-JP:33061]

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 1493/2018

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Smt. Tulsi Devi W/o Lt. Sh. Shriram, R/o Ajnoti, Tehsil Sawaimadhopur, District Sawaimadhopur Raj

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Ms. Deepika D/o Lt. Sh. Shriram, R/o Ajnoti, Tehsil Sawaimadhopur, District Sawaimadhopur Raj

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Deepak D/o Lt. Sh. Shriram, R/o Ajnoti, Tehsil Sawaimadhopur, District Sawaimadhopur Raj

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----Appellants

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Versus

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Hansraj S/o Shri Hariram, R/o Soorval, Tehsil And District Sawaimadhopur Driver

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Zahir Ali S/o Shri Shafdar Ali, R/o Khirni, Tehsil Bouli District Sawaimadhopur Owner

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The New India Insurance Company Ltd., Through Its Manager, Branch Office New Prem Mandir Cinema, Tonk Road, Maan Town, Sawaimadhopur Insurance Company

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Kanwar Pal S/o Saroopa, R/o Ajnoti, Tehsil Sawaimadhopur, District Sawaimadhopur Raj

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----Respondents

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For Appellant(s)	: Mr. Satish Kumar Khandal, Adv.
	Ms. Renu Goyal, Adv.
	Mr. Aditya Sharma, Adv.
For	: Mr. Ajay Kumar Tanenia, Adv.
Respondent(s)	Mr. Ashindra Gautam, Adv.

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMA SHANKER VYAS

Judgment / Order

02/08/2024

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(UMA SHANKER VYAS),J

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Smt Tulsi Devi and Ors. v. Hansraj and Ors.

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