Dale Singh and Another v. Dayanand and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident compensation appeal disposed of on compromise/settlement between claimants and insurer. Enhancement of Rs. 4,00,000/- (four lakh) by HDFC Ergo General Insurance (erstwhile L. & T. General Insurance) over Tribunal award of Rs.6,27,200/- with 7.5% interest; default attracts 6% interest. Claim Petition No.354/2011, MACT and ADJ No.1 Behror, Alwar; vehicle Mahindra Tractor No. RJ-32-RA-4210; driver Dayanand; owner Rajendra Kumar. CMA No. 3529/2017; URN CMA/5487U/2017; neutral citation 2026:RJ-JP:24812; Justice Ashutosh Kumar; order dated 03/07/2026; Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench.
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed of on the basis of compromise memo dated 30.06.2026: respondent No.3-insurer to pay a further lump-sum enhancement of compensation of Rs. 4,00,000/- (Rs. Four Lacs only) to the claimant-appellants within two months, in addition to the amount already paid, failing which the amount carries interest @ 6% per annum till actual payment; impugned award dated 28.02.2017 modified accordingly; compromise terms form an integral part of the order.