New India Assurance Co. Ltd vs Saleem Khan Mewati & Ors

ik-112591305 Delhi High Court 3 March 2026 • 30 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (6)

G.C. Pandey Counsel Respondent Parul Bisht Counsel Respondent Sahil Paul Counsel Appellant Salil Paul Counsel Appellant Sandeep Dayal Counsel Appellant Vittan Khan Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Appellant Saleem Khan Mewati Respondent

Case Significance

New India Assurance Co. Ltd vs Saleem Khan Mewati & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated March 3, 2026 (citation: ik-112591305). Insurance company appealed a motor accident compensation award of Rs. 1,25,35,440 for injuries sustained in a 2016 accident. The Court largely upheld the Tribunal's award with minor modifications, enhancing the total by Rs. 49,473 after recalculating certain heads of compensation, and directed deposit of the enhanced amount within eight weeks. The case was heard by Justice Prateek Jalan. Counsel appearing: G.C. Pandey (counsel for respondent), Parul Bisht (counsel for respondent), Sahil Paul (counsel for appellant), Salil Paul (counsel for appellant), Sandeep Dayal (counsel for appellant), Vittan Khan (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Insurance company appealed a motor accident compensation award of Rs. 1,25,35,440 for injuries sustained in a 2016 accident. The Court largely upheld the Tribunal's award with minor modifications, enhancing the total by Rs. 49,473 after recalculating certain heads of compensation, and directed deposit of the enhanced amount within eight weeks.

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