Bharat Sharma S/O Shri Pradeep Sharma v. Goverdhan Lal Jat S/O Shri Bhagwan Sahai Jat
Case brief
What is this about?
In an appeal against a joint motor accident claim decision denying compensation for excessive sum assured at the time of the original accident, the Court held that the appellant, now 26 years old, is entitled to enhanced compensation based on his current age and loss of five years' coverage, reversing the denial and awarding him Rs. 1,13,037 plus future interest.
What did the court decide?
Appellant awarded Rs. 1,13,037 and future interest at 7% p.a. pending payment date; original order enhanced to reflect this.