Oriental Insurance Co Ltd vs Shanti & Ors

ik-114264348 Delhi High Court 11 December 2025 • 15 min read

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Case Significance

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd vs Shanti & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 11, 2025 (citation: ik-114264348). Insurance company appealed a motor accident compensation award of Rs. 12,30,000 for a fatal motorcycle accident in 2008. The Court enhanced compensation by Rs. 3,08,000 after correcting income computation and adding heads for loss of estate and funeral expenses, and directed the enhanced amount to be released to the deceased's parents. The case was heard by Justice Prateek Jalan. Counsel appearing: Pankaj Seth (counsel for appellant), Ritik Singh (counsel for respondent), S.N. Parashar (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Insurance company appealed a motor accident compensation award of Rs. 12,30,000 for a fatal motorcycle accident in 2008. The Court enhanced compensation by Rs. 3,08,000 after correcting income computation and adding heads for loss of estate and funeral expenses, and directed the enhanced amount to be released to the deceased's parents.

What was the outcome of Oriental Insurance Co Ltd vs Shanti & Ors?

Insurance company appealed a motor accident compensation award of Rs. 12,30,000 for a fatal motorcycle accident in 2008. The Court enhanced compensation by Rs. 3,08,000 after correcting income computa...

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