Partly allowed

Amreek Singh and Ors. v. Amit Agarwal and Ors.

Rajasthan HC6 Aug 2024CMA/757/2018

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What is this about?

Claimants appealed against a Tribunal motor accident award of Rs 6,62,500 for the death of Tarsem Singh. The court reduced future-loss enhancement from 50% to 40%, deducting Rs 40,700, but raised consortium damages from Rs 30,000 to Rs 2,00,000 following Magma General Insurance, adding Rs 1,70,000. Appeal partly allowed; total enhanced award Rs 7,91,800 with interest at 7% from filing date.

What did the court decide?

Total compensation enhanced from Rs 6,62,500 to Rs 7,91,800; interest at 7% p.a. on increased amounts from filing date; earlier awards adjusted.

Amreek Singh and Ors. Vs Amit Agarwal and Ors. — Motor Accident Claims | Rajasthan HC (2024)

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[2024:RJ-JP:33555]

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 757/2018

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Amreek Singh S/o Shri Pyara Singh, B/c Sikkh, R/o Aerodrum Road, Sardar Colony, Alwar Raj.

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Gurdeep Kaur W/o Shri Amreek Singh, B/c Sikkh, Since Deceased, R/o Aerodrum Road, Sardar Colony, Alwar Raj.

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Preeti D/o Late Shri Tarsem Singh, B/c Sikkh, R/o Aerodrum Road, Sardar Colony, Alwar Raj.

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Simran D/o Late Shri Tarsem Singh, B/c Sikkh, R/o Aerodrum Road, Sardar Colony, Alwar Raj.

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Barkha D/o Late Shri Tarsem Singh, B/c Sikkh Since Deceased, R/o Aerodrum Road, Sardar Colony, Alwar Raj.

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Priyanka D/o Late Shri Tarsem Singh, B/c Sikkh, R/o Aerodrum Road, Sardar Colony, Alwar Raj. Claimant- Appellant No. 6 Is Being Minor Through Their Natural Guardian And Grand Father Amreek Singh.

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----Appellants

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Versus

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Amit Agarwal S/o Shri Babulal Agarwal, R/o Agrawal Sadan, Old Station Road, Opposite Pal Diesels, Alwar Driver Of Motorcycle No. Rj-02Sc-2745

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Ritesh Agarwal S/o Shri Ashok Kumar Agarwal, R/o Old Station Road, Alwar Owner Of Motorcycle No. Rj-02-Sc-2745

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United India Insurance Company Ltd., Ashok Circle, Alwar Raj. Through Divisional Manager Insurance Company Of Motorcycle No. Rj-02Sc-2745

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----Respondents

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[CMA-757/2018]

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For Appellant(s) : Mr. Renu Goyal, Adv. Mr. Girish Khandelwal, Adv For : Mr. Vaibahv Jhakara, Adv. Respondent(s) Ms. Ishika Kothari, Adv.

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMA SHANKER VYAS

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Judgment / Order

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06/08/2024

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(UMA SHANKER VYAS),J

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Amreek Singh and Ors. v. Amit Agarwal and Ors.

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