Nisha Yadav & Ors vs Virender Singh & Ors(United India ...

ik-116512600 Delhi High Court 28 November 2024 • 12 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

Arun Yadav Counsel Respondent Pankaj Sethi Counsel Appellant

Parties (8)

United India Insurance Co Ltd Appellant Ankit Kumar Respondent Anuj Respondent Bishambhar Dayal Respondent Kalyan Singh Respondent Nisha Yadav Respondent Rajbala Respondent Virender Singh Respondent

Case Significance

Nisha Yadav & Ors vs Virender Singh & Ors(United India ... is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2024 (citation: ik-116512600). Two cross-appeals arising from a motor accident compensation claim where the Tribunal awarded Rs. 58,99,000 to the claimants (widow and minor children of the deceased). The insurance company appealed the quantum and the claimants sought enhancement of compensation under various heads. The Court modified the total compensation to Rs. 58,94,000 with 9% interest, adjusting individual heads including loss of consortium (enhanced to Rs. 2,00,000) and directed return of excess amount to the insuran The case was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Counsel appearing: Arun Yadav (counsel for respondent), Pankaj Sethi (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Two cross-appeals arising from a motor accident compensation claim where the Tribunal awarded Rs. 58,99,000 to the claimants (widow and minor children of the deceased). The insurance company appealed the quantum and the claimants sought enhancement of compensation under various heads. The Court modified the total compensation to Rs. 58,94,000 with 9% interest, adjusting individual heads including loss of consortium (enhanced to Rs. 2,00,000) and directed return of excess amount to the insurance company.

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